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FALL OPEN HOUSES SEPT. 27
At all campus locations
5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Green Light for kalamazoo
Kalamazoo location now can offer 60 of 90 credits. Complete up to two years of law study on Western's main campus in Kalamazoo.
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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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Benchmark Magazine
Our latest issue of Benchmark Magazine features WMU-Cooley graduates Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Judge Janice Cunningham - Giving a voice to victims and handing down justice.
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Rewarding Excellence
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
File your application now for September or January. We will review June or July LSAT scores for fall admission consideration.
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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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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 location
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 location
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 location
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 location
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 location
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
OF STUDENTS
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
Kwame Rowe – Understanding You Need to Work Hard Makes the Task Easy
September 21
While in 11th grade at Pontiac Northern High School, Kwame Rowe — WMU-Cooley graduate and lawyer with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office — had an experience that introduced him to his future love. It was the day Auburn Hills Associate Dean Joan Vestrand came to talk to students about street law. When she started to set up for the presentation, her computer wouldn’t work, so Rowe diligently tried to figure out a fix. As he tried everything he could think of, Dean Vestrand noticed his dogged attempts and told him she wanted to see him there every Saturday. That was the beginning of Success on Saturdays at Pontiac Northern and the start of Rowe’s love affair with the law.
Athletes Protesting During National Anthem Discussed During Constitution Day
September 19
In celebration of Constitution Day, WMU-Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus held a series of events highlighting the First Amendment and other Constitutional issues surrounding the current furor with athletes protesting during the national anthem.
CONTACT
WMU-Cooley Law School
300 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 371-5140
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