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Thomas M. Cooley Law School is located Lansing, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1972. The school was started by a group of judges and lawyers led by Thomas E. Brennan, the then Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. The school has branch campuses in:
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
The school offers Joint MPA/Juris Doctor programs, Master of Law degree programs, foreign study programs, and hands-on learning. Thomas M. Cooley Law School also offers clinical programs to its students.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School has an active student life and hosts many clubs and organizations for the overall development of students. The school boasts of a virtually endless list of notable alumni including John Engler, former Governor of Michigan; Bart Stupak, U.S. Congressman; and Ken Ross, Insurance commissioner of Michigan.
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Campus Location300 S Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48901
USA
Main Tel: (517) 371-5140
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 845 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 | | Bachelor | 6 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,664 in 2007-2008 (1,843 full-time equivalent). graduate students are 100%.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)Financial Aid: Thomas M. Cooley Law School participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 60 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 50 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 10 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LAW (857 awarded) - American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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