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When you turn hard work and dedication into academic excellence, it's nice to be recognized in a tangible way.
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BE CONFIDENT
Start law school now! Accepting applications year-round for JANUARY, MAY & SEPTEMBER semesters. Weekends start in May!
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Freeing the Innocent
Nothing compares to helping free a wrongfully convicted person. Especially when you talk to law students and the team who worked to free LeDura Watkins after nearly 42 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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Weekend blended-learning
At 46 with six children, Reese Kewin is making her dream of being a lawyer possible by taking classes on weekends. Our new Blended-Learning weekend option now allows you to take a portion of your classes online.
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BECOME AN EXPERT
WMU-Cooley's LL.M. Programs for lawyers give you the opportunity to focus your legal expertise and propel your career.
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TEACHING today's law students
Professor Emily Horvath has always been an advocate for the unconventional. Even providing structured flexibility where other law schools can't.
FACULTY
WMU-Cooley law professors base their teaching on vast experience as practicing lawyers. They bring a real and tangible perspective to the classroom, making learning robust and relevant.
FIVE LOCATIONS
ABOUT
Unlike any other law school in America, WMU-Cooley enables you to choose the perfect setting for your law school experience and your lifestyle, where students embrace a culture of professionalism and ethics.
Read about WMU-Cooley's award-winning Professionalism Program.
AUBURN HILLS
The Auburn Hills campus sits on 67 serene wooded acres, yet in the heart of Oakland County near major business and Fortune 500 company headquarters.
Learn more about the Auburn Hills Campus
GRAND RAPIDS
The Grand Rapids campus is located in the dynamic, urban Heartside District with its culture, arts, restaurants, and clubs; and access to Grand Rapids legal and business communities.
Learn more about the Grand Rapids Campus
LANSING
The Lansing campus allows you to work and study in the heart of Michigan's capital city, with great neighborhoods, affordable housing, reasonable cost of living, and a diverse population.
Learn more about the Lansing Campus
TAMPA BAY
The Tampa Bay campus is minutes from downtown Tampa, major law firms, courthouses, and Fortune 500 companies; all known for its worldwide beautiful landscape, myriad attractions, and thriving arts and entertainment scene.
Learn more about the Tampa Bay Campus
KALAMAZOO
Study the law and take advantage of the amenities offered at the home of Western University; a national research university enrolling nearly 24,000 students from across the United States and 100 other countries.
Learn more about the Kalamazoo Campus
DIVERSE STUDENT BODY
The diversity of our student body creates a dynamic learning environment that enriches the educational experience and promotes careers of our graduates.
42%STUDENTS
OF COLOR
OF COLOR
Students come from across the nation and around the world.
21-71AGE RANGE
OF STUDENTS
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Learn in a welcoming, supportive and rich community environment.
43/57MALE TO FEMALE
All perspectives in the classroom enrich the educational experience.
+100VETERANS
WMU-Cooley is a military friendly, Yellow Ribbon designated school.
WHAT'S NEW
Helen Khouli: In order to reach the highest, nothing can turn you low
April 24
Sometimes you know exactly what you want to do as a career growing up, but most of the time you need to try things on for size. For WMU-Cooley student Helen Khouli, law school wasn't the first shoe she tried on.
WMU-Cooley Student Receives 2018 Outstanding Adult Learner Award
April 23
WMU-Cooley Law School student Kris N. Johnson was selected for the 2018 Outstanding Adult Learner Award (OAL) presented by the Grand Rapids Area Higher Education Network (GRAHEN).
CONTACT
WMU-Cooley Law School
300 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 371-5140
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