Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is the largest law school in the United States. Cooley is a private law school unaffiliated with a university. Named to honor the contribution and memory of Thomas M. Cooley, a nineteenth-century jurist and Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court who was prominent both within and outside of Michigan, the law school was established in 1972 by former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Brennan.
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(Website) http://www.cooley.edu |
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(Admissions Dean) admissions@cooley.edu |
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(Location) Lansing, MI |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 81% of its applicants. Comparatively, Cooley is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2016 | 4032 | 3230 (80.11%) | 1161 (28.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.61 | 3.02 | 3.35 |
| LSAT | 143 | 146 | 151 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $34,340 | $34,340 |
| Part Time | $22,090 | $22,090 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $14,686 |
| Living off-campus: | $14,686 |
| Living at home: | $14,686 |
Early Decision 1 : 09/01
Early Decision 2 : 01/01
Regular Decision : 05/01
Application Fee : N/A
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Below Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Cooley is Above Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Thomas M Cooley Law School 1L section size is 56% smaller than law schools in Michigan and 46% smaller than all Private law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Thomas M Cooley Law School class of 2011 had an employment rate of 63% with 3% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2011, 71.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
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