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EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Across our nation, people have been reacting to the senseless death of George Floyd. All right-minded people are outraged by this atrocity, captured on video for all to see.
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Coronavirus Update
WMU-Cooley Health and Safety Information. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.
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MEETING OUR CHALLENGES
RESHAPING LEGAL EDUCATION
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Ken Wyniemko's Story
Ken was exonerated with the help
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Tuition Reduction
Tuition reduction starting in September 2020.
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READY TO PRACTICE
All graduates gain practice experience before graduating.
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advanced methods
A leader in modern legal education.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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KALAMAZOO
Study the law and take advantage of the amenities offered at the home of Western Michigan University; a national research university enrolling nearly 24,000 students from across the United States and 100 other countries.
Learn more about the Kalamazoo location
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.
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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.
47%STUDENTS
OF COLOR
OF COLOR
Students come from across the nation and around the world.
19-70AGE RANGE
OF STUDENTS
OF STUDENTS
Learn in a welcoming, supportive and rich community environment.
42/58MALE TO FEMALE
All perspectives in the classroom enrich the educational experience.
#1MULTI-RACIAL
ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT
WMU-Cooley is #1 in multi-racial enrollment and degrees awarded.
WHAT'S NEW
WMU-Cooley criminal law professor spells out the case surrounding fired Minneapolis police officers
June 05
WMU-Cooley Professor Tonya Krause-Phelan is frequently tapped as a criminal law expert by the media. She has appeared as a commentator on numerous radio, television, print, and internet media sources regarding criminal law and procedure issues and teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Defending Battered Women, Criminal Sentencing, and Ethics in Criminal Cases.
WMU-Cooley Professor’s Article Offers Guidance for Hot-Car Deaths
May 27
An article written by WMU-Cooley Law School Assistant Dean and Associate Professor Erika Breitfeld was recently published by the University of California Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law.
CONTACT
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