Knowledge
A curriculum designed to help students master the knowledge, skills, and ethics needed for bar examinations, law practice, and further graduate study.
Every Cooley student must complete 90 credit hours, including 63 credit hours of required substantive and skills based courses.
Plus 27 credit hours of elective courses in one of several concentrations of study. The curriculum also requires actual practice experience before graduating.
Curriculum: 63 credit hours + electives
Required Courses and Elective Concentrations 
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Clinical Experiences - Hands on learning
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Academic Calendar - Terms starting in January, May, and September
Schedule Options - Part-Time, Full-Time, Weekend Options
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is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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