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Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

111 Faculty Members | 10:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School

300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48933

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Phone

(517) 371-5140

Website
cooley.edu/

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is to prepare its graduates for entry into the legal profession through an integrated program with practical legal scholarship as its guiding principle and focus. This mission includes providing broad access to those who seek the opportunity to study law, while requiring that those to whom that opportunity is offered meet Cooley's rigorous academic standards.

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Mission Statement

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The Mission of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is to prepare its graduates for entry into the legal profession through an integrated program with practical legal scholarship as its guiding principle and focus. This mission includes providing broad access to those who seek the opportunity to study law, while requiring that those to whom that opportunity is offered meet Cooley's rigorous academic standards.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

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Out of state

No information
Graduate

In state

$14,440

Out of state

$14,440

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

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Academics

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Tax Law/Taxation
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
  • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
    • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
    • Programs for Foreign Lawyers
    • Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
      • An advanced, professional study of the law and process related to the regulation of businesses and the financial services industry. Includes instruction in corporate law, antitrust law, securities law and regulation, negotiation, incorporation, partnerships, trusts, and related topics See other colleges that offer this major
    • Tax Law/Taxation
    • Intellectual Property Law
      • An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related issues. Includes instruction in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property licensing and litigation, and applications such as art and entertainment law, communications law, information technology law, sports law, and chemical and biotech patent law. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
No information
Graduate
$0
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
59%
Male Students
41%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian54.56%
  2. Black17.37%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities14.61%
  4. Not Specified5.5%
  5. Asian3.76%
  6. Hispanic/Latino3.62%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.29%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.29%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,178

Graduate students

1,178

Attendance breakdown

Full time
24%
Part time
76%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling
Full List of Athletics

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    • Male

    • All Track Combined
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Basketball
    • Golf
    • Bowling

    • Female

    • All Track Combined
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Bowling
    • Golf
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Other Sports
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