Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Location and Contact Information
300 S Capitol AveLansing, MI 48901
USA
Main Tel: (517) 371-5140
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of law.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
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.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Thomas M. Cooley Law School:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix School of Law | Phoenix, AZ | 335 |
| 2 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston, SC | 616 |
| 3 | Albany Law School | Albany, NY | 784 |
| 4 | University of California Hastings College of Law | San Francisco, CA | 1,306 |
| 5 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 26,496 |
| 6 | Evergreen Valley College | San Jose, CA | 11,119 |
| 7 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | 11,763 |
| 8 | College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA | 13,449 |
| 9 | Saint Louis Community College-Meramec | Kirkwood, MO | 10,209 |
| 10 | St. John's University-New York | Queens, NY | 20,109 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 981 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 43 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 47 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,725 in 2009-2010 (4,638 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Thomas M. Cooley Law School offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LAW
- American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)