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Celebrating its 35th year, Cooley is the largest law school in the country with over 12,000 graduates and four campuses across Michigan. In addition to the J.D. degree, students can pursue a graduate or joint degree.
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Cooley Law School is among the nation’s most affordable independent colleges of law ranking 10th in affordability among 111 private law schools in the nation. Classes start in January, May and September with flexible schedules that include part-time day, weekend and evening programs.
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The Thomas M. Cooley Law School was
founded in 1972 by a group of lawyers and judges led by the then
Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas E. Brennan.
The school was named for Thomas
McIntyre Cooley, a legal scholar and
practicing attorney of the 19th century.
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In the 21st century, Cooley's challenge is to help entering students meet their highest potential. We are proud of our strengths and past achievements, but will not stop there. The future of the legal profession demands that we challenge our human resources to achieve goals that will secure a position for the Thomas M. Cooley Law School among the very best law schools in the country.
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