Regular
Applicants are eligible to select the schedule option of their choice.
ALL Scheduling options 
Requirements:
Minimum LSAT score of 143 and a minimum Cooley Index of 187 or
A minimum 195 Cooley Index (Honors Scholarship Eligible) or
A minimum 149 LSAT score (Honors Scholarship Eligible)
Part-Time
Applicants are limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours in their first semester of enrollment.
Standard, Part-time schedule - Our trademark schedule for both working and nonworking students.
Requirements:
A 190 - 194 Cooley Index (does not have a minimum 143 LSAT) or
A 146 - 148 LSAT (does not have a minimum 187 Cooley Index)
Part-Time Restricted
Applicants are limited to 6 or 9 credit hours in their first semester of enrollment.
Extended, Part-time schedule - For students who must work while attending law school.
Requirements:
A 187 - 189 Cooley Index (does not have a minimum 143 LSAT) or
A 144 - 145 LSAT (does not have a minimum 187 Cooley Index)
Qualifying Program
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular, part-time, or part-time restricted admission.
Admissions Office staff will automatically review and consider the applicant's LSAT writing sample for consideration for Cooley's Professional Exploration Program (PEP).
Applicants who are offered admission after completion of the qualifying program may choose to attend classes at three of Cooley's five campuses: Lansing, Auburn Hills, or Grand Rapids. Students may take a maximum of 9 credit hours for the first two semesters. Participation in academic support programs is required.
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