Cooley Law School Holds Orientation for New Students in Weekend and Evening Program

LANSING, Mich. and TAMPA, Fla. – Cooley Law School welcomed a total of 65 new students to its Lansing, Michigan, and Tampa Bay, Florida, campuses during the evening and weekend program orientation for the Hilary spring semester. In Lansing, 35 new students attended orientation on Jan. 5-7. In Tampa, 30 students attended orientation on Jan. 9. During orientation, a sitting judge administered the professionalism oath, which required students to follow Cooley's Honor Code, the official guide to student conduct and behavior while in law school. In Lansing, Judge Kristen D. Simmons, 54-A District Court and Cooley graduate, delivered the professional oath to 35 new students. In Tampa, Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Nick Nazarian delivered the professionalism oath to 30 students. Incoming students also attended discussions with current students regarding advice on preparing for classes, learning and studying tips and techniques, and how to fully engage in the law school experience. Other sessions included: “Introduction & Learning Techniques” with President and Dean James McGrath, and “Preparing for Class with Dean’s Fellows” and “How and Why to Read and Brief Cases” with Cooley staff. Additionally, a pinning ceremony was held to honor incoming students and welcome them into the profession and study of law. The pinning signifies their professional persona as a lawyer in training. Students starting in January at Cooley Law School attend classes Monday through Friday during the evenings in Tampa and the weekend/blended program in Lansing.