Reviews

Horrible place to learn law!!!!

Complete joke and waste of your time and money. Unethical. Reasonably likely to lose accreditation from the ABA sometime in the near future. They tried to paint a false narrative accusing me of being a potential school shooter despite having no basis for it. Essentially, they believed *verifiably* false remarks from some of their underachieving students that, I believe, targeted me because they did not want to compete with me in their classes. I was the one that was punished for this and I am the one that was put through unnecessary stress over this. Whether they did anything about the students who made up remarks about me is unclear. I suspect they did not. It is furthermore not reasonable to *expect* this school to prepare you for the bar exam. The correlation with completing their curriculum and passing the bar is also very much insufficient for providing confidence. This school is *currently* accredited and so as long as you implement all the other factors that correlate with bar success into your life then you'll be eligible, and that's really all that matters. So, this school would work for becoming a lawyer if you can actually graduate from it. Absolutely do not do it if you have any superior alternative. The risk is too great. I am Athabascan and was most likely the only Athabascan ever accepted into their school. They took my money for a year then kicked me out without justification. Their unethical, unintelligent students will be graduating instead. EDIT: People have started trying to assassinate and hack me. Incompetently so.

Great education!

I love being a student at Cooley Law School. What attracted me to Cooley was the ease of the admissions process, small classroom sizes, and the diversity of students. Since attending Cooley, I have found that the administration has cultivated a culture of respect toward all students. Before starting Cooley, I had a good GPA & LSAT score, and I already held a master’s degree in social science. Before coming to Cooley, I had a successful career. I owned two businesses, and I was at the top of my field. I even had a letter of recommendation from a Judge. I could have gone to one of many schools. I applied to Cooley in July of 2021 and started classes in August of 2021. On average, I attend class with around 40-50 other students. The cohorts are broken up into two sections to ensure a greater degree of individualized learning. Some law schools will have over 100 students in large lecture halls. I love the diversity at Cooley. I love that Cooley provides opportunities that open doors for students that may not have been competitive in the traditional law school settings. They have programs to help students that apply with lower GPAs or test scores. Several of my classmates, including myself, were diagnosed with learning disabilities during our formative years. The professors provide multiple approaches to meet all learning styles. The experiential exercises have made a lasting impression. Like the time the criminal law class analyzed “No body no Crime” by Taylor Swift. This analysis was a fun subject to talk about at Thanksgiving Dinner and helped solidify the learning of the elements of the crime. Cooley has more female than male students. There is a wide variety of racial and ethnic groups. There are students of all ages in attendance. I value being in an academic environment where multiple perspectives can be considered. As an older learner, it takes me longer to learn new concepts. I have found that most of my professors are dedicated to my success. There is a tutoring program on all of the core subjects, held in a group format, online, at a time that does not conflict with the traditional student schedules. The lectures and tutoring sessions are recorded, so students can go back and watch them at their convenience. Further, my professors have an open-door policy. They do not hold office hours. Instead, you e-mail them your availability, and they will meet with you either in person or via Webex at a mutually agreeable time. I have enjoyed the openness of the administration towards student suggestions. On the first day of law school, I walked into the Dean's office and suggested improving BAR pass rates. She did not know that one of the focuses of my master’s degree involved analyzing organizational systems. I was sure she thought, this student just got here, and she is already suggesting changes. But that was not the case. Instead, she forwarded my suggestion to the upper administration, and exactly what was suggested was implemented the following semester. There appears to be a misconception among students that Cooley is easy. Although it is easy to get into, the rigors of the course work are challenging, even for neurotypical students. The professors expect more from us, and nothing is handed to us. Only two students in my first semester class made the deans list. I had a friend who attended Michigan State University. When I told her about my experience at Cooley, she was in disbelief. Her education was much easier. However, her internship was at a legal aid clinic that included Cooley students. She felt as though the Cooley students were much better prepared for the practice of law than her Michigan State cohort. For those concerned about having a job after law school, and the students in Chicago are not interested, if you are willing to relocate to Northwest Indiana, many well-paid jobs are waiting for you. Just look me up online, and I will help you find a placement. Thank you for your time and attention, and best of luck in your educational pursuits.

TMCLS GREAT EXPECTATIONS Go to student government and copy old exams with answers and course outlines on file. It cost a few dollars. Note, hitman profs will warn against this and claim there very expensive. They are dirt cheap and key to success at TMCLS. MOST PROFS ARE HONEST. BUT THERE ARE A FEW BY DESIGN THAT ARE SERIOUS Schadenfreude! SUPPORT COMPASSION FATIGUE SYNDROME RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE and REDUCE EARLY DISABILITY AND PSYCHO PENSION RETIREMENT Always be a nice person.

Honestly the best educational experience I have ever received. The professors are all wonderful and want to see you succeed. Cooley provides so many programs to help you to become the best attorney you can be. I've heard horror stories about other schools and the competitve culture they create and foster and I had the exact OPPOSITE experience at Cooley. In fact, before I decided on Cooley, I met with the VP of the corporation I was working at and she was the one who recommended Cooley (even as a grad of another Detroit school). She told me that the corporation picked interns from Cooley because of their GRIT and because Cooley students have the real world experience that other schools don't offer. Honestly could not have asked for anything more from this school.