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JOHN MASHNI 2012 GRADUATE Practices corporate law, tax law, intellectual property, and estate planning

The Advantages of a Legal Education Just like Thomas McIntyre Cooley in his lifetime, you have the ability to do great things. You are thinking about law school; you have obviously set high goals for yourself. You realize the advantages that a legal education can bring. No commitment could be more stimulating, rigorous or challenging. Law school will open your mind, unlock your potential, and enable you to achieve in ways that you may have never imagined. At WMU-Cooley, we know all about potential and achievement.

Since its beginning, the law school has identified individuals like you who have proven to themselves and to the world that they have what it takes to succeed. Thousands of alumni, located all over the nation and the world, serve their communities in a variety of capacities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including a governor, members of congress, partners in firms large and small, and as corporate leaders.

WMU-Cooley Law School is a national leader in preparing students to become outstanding lawyers. Founded in 1972 by a group of lawyers and judges led by then-Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas E. Brennan, WMUCooley is a national leader in practice preparation.

Law school is a commitment. It is a challenge. It is the type of education that will bring out your best. Come to WMU-Cooley, find your excellence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; become the lawyer you aspire to be.

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Law School: A Good Career Move Equipped with a legal education and a passion for the law, an attorney can have a rewarding and fulfilling career in private practice. But a legal education provides opportunities far beyond private practice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is one of the most versatile, most useful academic disciplines available today. A LEGAL EDUCATION:

Sharpens your critical-thinking and problemsolving abilities

Teaches discipline, leadership, and organization skills

Enhances your ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

Instills a strong work ethic, professionalism, and confidence

Law school makes you brighter, bolder, and better â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just in a successful legal career, but in every aspect of your life.

JANENE MCINTYRE 2006 GRADUATE City Attorney

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Earning a law degree is a good career move with many career options. A law degree is so much more than just a return on investment. It is an investment in you! It is an investment in what you want to give and get out of life. Study after study will tell you that higher education pays, in more ways than one. “The investment a student makes in [business school or law school] degrees today is likely to produce at least a 10x return over his or her career.” SHAWN O’CONNOR, FORBES MAGAZINE

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WMU-Cooley Law School: A Great Choice WMU-Cooley trains students to be lawyers who know how to get the job done. With unmatched breadth and depth of learning opportunities, WMU-Cooley lawyers are prepared to hit the ground running from their first day. What will you get from a WMU-Cooley Law School degree? EXCEPTIONAL CURRICULUM

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WMU-Cooley has an exceptional curriculum designed to prepare you for law practice.

We have one of the most experienced law faculty in the nation.

We have more clinical opportunities than most other law schools. Students are required to have a clinical experience before graduation.

You have the chance to study with, and learn from, classmates from all over the world.

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Students have hundreds of ways to get involved both inside and outside of the classroom.

You have mentoring opportunities with an alumni network of nearly 20,000 graduates around the world.

WMU-Cooley has spacious, modern facilities with every technological advantage.

The law school has more scheduling options than any other law school: yearround, part-time, fulltime, days, evenings, two-year program, and weekends.

Take advantage of a road map to build a fulfilling, successful legal career by working with faculty and staff.

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An Exceptional Curriculum The law school’s curriculum includes courses you need to succeed on the bar exam and in practice. Whatever area of law you pursue, WMU-Cooley’s programs will give you the knowledge and practical skills you will need to succeed. WMU-COOLEY IS BUILT ON THREE PILLARS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ETHICS. The law school's curriculum is schools, you will already have strong emphasis on ethics, which designed to help you master the real-world practice. All students is essential in the practice of law. knowledge you’ll need to pass the must participate in a clinic – WMU-Cooley prides itself on bar examination and competently essentially, an internal law firm of teaching students to exceed the practice law. With 66 required students who do pro bono work ethics’ rules’ requirements by credits – including Bar Exam under an experienced faculty volunteering in their community Skills – you will have a class in member’s supervision – or an exand always acting above reproach. almost every subject tested on the ternship with a practicing attorney WMU-Cooley is known for bar examinations in all 50 states. or judge. The law school also ofdeveloping and graduating The curriculum also teaches you fers several skills-based classes, well-rounded, practice-ready the skills you need to be successlike Pretrial Skills, Trial Skills, and attorneys. ful, even on your first day of Appellate Advocacy. Finally, the practice. Unlike students at most school’s curriculum includes a

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2011 GRADUATE D'Amato & Lynch, LLP, New York, NY

2011 GRADUATE City Attorney’s Office, McAllen,TX

“WMU-COOLEY PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A RICH CURRICULUM that is taught by professors with such excellence that it is retained in the minds of students for years to come. I still apply the skills that I learned in Research and Writing, Pre-Trial Skills, and Civil Procedure I and II in my civil defense insurance litigation practice when drafting pleadings and attending Supreme Court hearings in New York.”

“ASIDE FROM PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT LEGAL EDUCATION, WMUThomas M. Cooley Law School, through its broad range of clinical courses and programs, gives students an opportunity to perfect necessary intangibles vital to a successful legal career: creativity, patience, flexibility, and the ability to listen and negotiate. This practicum component distinguishes WMU-Cooley from other law schools.”

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A Learning Environment with Many Perspectives BEST LAW TEACHERS WMU-Cooley Law School has the distinction of being the only law school in the country with two members of its faculty, out of only 26 named nationally, featured in What the Best Law Teachers Do (Harvard University Press, 2013).

PROFESSOR MARLA MITCHELL-CICHON

WMU-Cooley law professors base their teaching on vast experience as practicing attorneys. Our faculty average 11 years of practice experience before entering the classroom. To compare, many law professors around the country have never practiced law. In addition to teaching a theoretical foundation, the real-world experience of the faculty provides valuable insights into the practice of law.

The inside pages highlight only a few of WMU-Cooley’s outstanding faculty members. Visit our website to see the entire list of WMU-Cooley’s exceptional full-time faculty and their accomplishments.

HIGH FACULTY RANKINGS Students think very highly of their professors, consistently ranking the faculty a nine on a scale of 10 in course evaluations. MORE EXPERIENCE WMU-Cooley professors teach three semesters a year, which adds up to a faculty with more teaching experience than almost any other law faculty in the country. WORLD CLASS PROFESSORS WMU-Cooley's world-class professors regularly serve the local, national, and international media as experts on nearly every legal issue, article, or story.

Students who attend WMU-Cooley come from across the nation and from around the world. The diversity of backgrounds and perspectives creates a dynamic, open, and uniquely stimulating learning environment, enriching the educational experience and, ultimately, the career of every WMU-Cooley graduate.

SPECIALIZE YOUR CURRICULUM Whether you are interested in environmental law, sports and entertainment law, or civil rights, you can tailor your curriculum to meet your interests. For a complete list of law specialties, go to wmich.edu/law. DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS WMU-Cooley has developed dual-degree programs with several institutions of higher learning, providing you the opportunity to earn a juris doctor degree and a master’s degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Health Administration, Human Resources and Organizational Development, Public Administration, or Social Work. MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) DEGREES WMU-Cooley offers a broad array of graduate legal education programs. Students can earn an LL.M. degree in Tax, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law and Finance, Insurance Law, Homeland and National Security Law, Self-Directed Study, and U.S. Legal Studies for Foreign Attorneys.

“THE WMU-COOLEY CURRICULUM EXPANDED MY KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW, and just as importantly, provided me the tools and networking opportunities that I needed to embark on my journey into the legal field. I have come to find in my own professional practice that legal knowledge has no value unless you know how to effectively apply it. WMU-Cooley faculty taught me how to put theory into practice so that I can be the best lawyer that I can be.”

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1st LEGAL DRAFTING WMU-Cooley was one of the first law schools in the nation to require coursework in legal drafting.

6 CREDIT HOURS Students are required to take at least six credit hours of research and writing. This results in a skill set that gives students a distinct advantage.

BLAKE LANGE 2012 GRADUATE Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Naples, FL

3+ CHOOSE WRITING ELECTIVES Students can also choose from additional electives, such as Scholarly Writing, Pre-Trial Skills, Appellate Practice, and more.

PROFESSOR KATHY SWEDLOW

PROFESSOR DEVIN SCHINDLER

A Faculty that Speaks from Experience Imagine learning criminal law from a professor who has 20 years of experience as a prosecutor — or learning about homeland and national security from a professor who served as a Brigadier General and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense Strategy. FACULTY STATISTICS

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1st LEGAL DRAFTING WMU-Cooley was one of the first law schools in the nation to require coursework in legal drafting.

6 CREDIT HOURS Students are required to take at least six credit hours of research and writing. This results in a skill set that gives students a distinct advantage.

BLAKE LANGE 2012 GRADUATE Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Naples, FL

3+ CHOOSE WRITING ELECTIVES Students can also choose from additional electives, such as Scholarly Writing, Pre-Trial Skills, Appellate Practice, and more.

PROFESSOR KATHY SWEDLOW

PROFESSOR DEVIN SCHINDLER

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I am proud to receive my legal education from law professors who have been practicing attorneys and are truly committed to WMUCooley students. They have been awesome mentors for me. NITZA M. GALLARDO, NJ 2013 GRADUATE

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

TRACEY BRAME

RICHARD HENKE

JONI LARSON

DAVID FINNEGAN

MARK COONEY

MONICA NUCKOLLS

KATHY SWEDLOW

NELSON MILLER

MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT

PAUL SORENSEN

STEVIE SWANSON

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Before becoming part of the faculty in 2006, Professor Brame worked as a staff attorney for Legal Aid of Western Michigan where she advised and represented low-income clients on family law, housing, and consumer law issues. She was a research and writing specialist with the Federal Defender Office and was an assistant defender with the State Appellate Defender Office in Detroit. Professor Brame started and runs the Access to Justice Clinic in Grand Rapids, and also leads the West Michigan Public Defender Clinic. In 2014, she was chosen as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Women in the Law, as well as Grand Rapid’s LINC Community Revitalization Cornerstone Award recipient for her work in the Public Defenders Clinic. Professor Brame teaches Family Law, Race and the Supreme Court, and a Death Penalty Seminar.

“Clinical work is so meaningful because it allows students to serve our local community while developing skills that they will use to help those in their own communities and the world at large.” PROFESSOR TRACEY BRAME

Professor Henke began his legal career as a judicial law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, then was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Special Master for the asbestos litigation in New Jersey. Subsequently, he was appointed as Special Master in other mass tort litigation, including major landfill cases and the silicone gel breast implant litigation. He began his teaching career at Seton Hall Law School where he taught Products Liability and Toxic Torts, an elective he developed for upper term students. He also published several articles in the field of Products Liability, and co-authored a chapter of a Products Liability casebook. Professor Henke began teaching at WMUCooley in 1996 and was elected to the American Law Institute in 2005. His scholarly writing continues to be cited by courts and other legal commentators for analysis and insight into complex product liability matters. A multiple-time winner of the Stanley E. Beattie Award for excellence in teaching and a member of the WMU-Cooley Legal Author Society, Professor Henke teaches Torts I and II, Environmental Torts, Equities & Remedies, and Products Liability.

“My scholarship in the field of Products Liability allows me to inform students of the latest developments in this fast changing area of Tort law.” PROFESSOR RICHARD HENKE

Before teaching full time, Professor Larson practiced 12 years in a variety of settings. She began her career as a law clerk for the Hon. Irene F. Scott of the U.S. Tax Court. For the next three years she was a tax litigator for District Counsel, representing the IRS in the U.S. Tax Court. She then spent several years in private practice, specializing in estate and tax planning, probate, and pension and profit sharing plans. She returned to the IRS in the Office of Chief Counsel, this time at the National Office. Since teaching full time, she has authored several books, including A Practitioner’s Guide to Tax Evidence, a must-have handbook for attorneys litigating in the Tax Court.

“I love it when students discover that something they thought was too difficult is, in fact, entirely within their abilities.” PROFESSOR JONI LARSON

Professor Finnegan’s broad academic background and work experience provoke engaging and diverse classroom conversation, whether in one of his Property or International Law classes, or as a faculty advisor to WMU-Cooley's Jessup International Law Moot Court team. Professor Finnegan graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Law School, trained at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, studied and did research at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and the University of Nairobi in Kenya, and practiced law in Washington, D.C.

“I am struck by the collegiality and accessibility of our faculty, who are dedicated to helping our students develop the skills necessary for effective legal practice. I very much enjoy working with students to achieve this goal, whether in the classroom, in preparing for moot court competitions, or as part of our foreign study programs.” PROFESSOR DAVID FINNEGAN

After graduating first in his law school class, Professor Cooney practiced for a decade, handling civil appeals and chairing the State Bar of Michigan’s Appellate Practice Section. He has lectured widely on legal writing and has published a book and numerous articles on legal style. He also edits the Scribes Journal of Legal Writing and serves as a writing consultant to the Michigan Supreme Court’s committee on standard criminal jury instructions. He teaches Research & Writing and Advanced Writing.

“WMU-Cooley’s unwavering commitment to the field of legal writing has inspired me to pursue scholarship in that area.” PROFESSOR MARK COONEY

Professor Nuckolls teaches Torts I, Torts II, and Equity & Remedies at WMU-Cooley, and serves as the vice-chair of the Torts Department. She has co-authored several books that teach young people about the law and responsible citizenship. She created an anti-bullying program to teach young people and educators about the legal, social, and psychological effects of this type of destructive behavior. Professor Nuckolls is a past recipient of the State Bar of Michigan’s Champion of Justice Award and the NAACP (Saginaw Branch) Community Service Award.

“Teaching law is more than a profession to me – it's a calling. There is no greater joy than to help a student understand, appreciate, and challenge the law, all at the same time.” PROFESSOR MONICA NUCKOLLS

Before joining the WMU-Cooley faculty in 2001, Professor Swedlow served as an Assistant Federal Defender in the Capital Habeas Corpus Unit of the Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and as a Staff Attorney in both the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits. She has been a contributing editor for the American Bar Association's Preview of United States Supreme Court Decisions, the Vice-Chair of the Death Penalty Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section on Individual Rights and Responsibility, and a Member of the Selection and Screening Committees for the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts. From 2001 to 2005, Professor Swedlow was the co-director of the WMU-Thomas M. Cooley Innocence Project. Professor Swedlow teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Death Penalty Law, and Wrongful Convictions.

“It's so important for new lawyers to be as practice-ready as they can possibly be. WMU-Cooley places a strong emphasis on practical skills and training, and our students experience that in almost every class — from the first term right up until graduation.” PROFESSOR KATHY SWEDLOW

Harvard University Press's book What the Best Law Teachers Do recognized Associate Dean Miller as among two dozen of the top law professors in the country. Dean Miller has published 23 books and dozens of book chapters and articles on torts, civil procedure, constitutional law, legal ethics, law practice, and legal education, among other subjects. Before joining WMU-Cooley, Dean Miller litigated airliner, boat, and vehicle-crash cases, civil rights cases, and other civil cases in the state and federal trial and appellate courts for 16 years, winning and defending multi-million dollar claims. Dean Miller has won statewide awards for pro bono service and diversity initiatives.

“Teaching and learning law is the most satisfying of academic pursuits because it is the best possible foundation for effective service.” PROFESSOR NELSON MILLER

Before joining the WMU-Cooley faculty, Professor Martin-Scott was Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State of Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance Review Board. She also served as State Purchasing Director and General Counsel for the Indiana Department of Administration. She served as an adjunct Business Law professor for the Indiana Vocational Technical College, an Administrative Appeals Judge, an Assistant City Attorney for the city of Evansville, Indiana, and was in private practice handling criminal and civil matters. An avid and active member of numerous programs in support of children and the community, she is a judge in the Ingham County Teen Court diversion program. She was awarded a Trailblazer Award in 2012 for her many contributions to children and the community. Professor Martin-Scott Chairs the contracts department and teaches Contracts I and II, Sales and Commercial Paper.

“Law Schools are seeking ways to bridge the gap between law school and practice. That has never been an issue here at WMU-Cooley. My job is to push students to understand how legal rules are designed to solve social problems. We teach the law, and our professional backgrounds provide us with infinite examples of how that law has been applied.” PROFESSOR MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT

Professor Sorensen was a partner with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP before joining the full-time faculty at WMU-Cooley. He led the firm's large team of labor and employment litigators and defended clients in more than 400 employment lawsuits. In addition to employment litigation, Professor Sorensen handled various other types of commercial lawsuits as well, including products liability and insurance coverage disputes. He teaches Torts I and Torts II, Equity & Remedies, and Negotiations.

“I practiced law for nearly 30 years before joining the WMU-Cooley faculty, and in that time I saw hundreds of new lawyers from dozens of law schools enter the Grand Rapids legal community. I could tell then, and understand why now that I am on the inside, that WMU-Cooley graduates are better prepared than others to undertake immediately the kinds of real-life tasks lawyers must confront. Our faculty doesn't just teach our students substantive law, we train them in practical skills using our own experiences so they will be practice-ready from the very outset of their careers. I am privileged to be a part of that.” PROFESSOR PAUL SORENSEN

Before joining the faculty at WMU-Cooley, Professor Swanson served as Director of Legal Services and Policy for Community Legal Resources in Detroit supervising their pro bono program, providing direct legal services to non-profit corporations, and facilitating the Affordability Preservation Project. She was previously a Visiting Clinical Professor at The Legal Assistance for Urban Communities Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School where she co-taught a real estate and corporate transactions seminar and represented non-profits with affordable housing matters. She is the author of Human Trafficking and 32 Billion Reasons to Fight It; Aiming for Chocolate: Building A Student’s Practice Skills in Property Law, in Teaching Law Practice: Preparing The Next Generation Of Lawyers; and Sitting on Your Rights: Why the Statute of Limitations for Adverse Possession Should Not Protect Couch Potato Future Interest Holders. Professor Swanson teaches Property I, Property II, and Secured Transactions.

“Helping those less fortunate is my passion. WMU-Cooley not only allows me to pursue a number of community based initiatives with my students, but fully supports those endeavors. Those interested in being of service will find WMU-Cooley a very welcoming environment filled with opportunities to effectuate positive change in the world.” PROFESSOR STEVIE SWANSON

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KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

TRACEY BRAME

RICHARD HENKE

JONI LARSON

DAVID FINNEGAN

MARK COONEY

MONICA NUCKOLLS

KATHY SWEDLOW

NELSON MILLER

MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT

PAUL SORENSEN

STEVIE SWANSON

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME J.D. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA M.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW

B.S.F.S. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL PH.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY J.D. WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

B.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

B.S. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY J.D. CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL

B.A. INDIANA UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS J.D. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. DUKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

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“My scholarship in the field of Products Liability allows me to inform students of the latest developments in this fast changing area of Tort law.” PROFESSOR RICHARD HENKE

“I love it when students discover that something they thought was too difficult is, in fact, entirely within their abilities.” PROFESSOR JONI LARSON

“WMU-Cooley’s unwavering commitment to the field of legal writing has inspired me to pursue scholarship in that area.” PROFESSOR MARK COONEY

“Teaching and learning law is the most satisfying of academic pursuits because it is the best possible foundation for effective service.” PROFESSOR NELSON MILLER

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

TRACEY BRAME

RICHARD HENKE

JONI LARSON

DAVID FINNEGAN

MARK COONEY

MONICA NUCKOLLS

KATHY SWEDLOW

NELSON MILLER

MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT

PAUL SORENSEN

STEVIE SWANSON

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME J.D. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA M.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW

B.S.F.S. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL PH.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY J.D. WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

B.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

B.S. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY J.D. CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL

B.A. INDIANA UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS J.D. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. DUKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

B.A. YALE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

“My scholarship in the field of Products Liability allows me to inform students of the latest developments in this fast changing area of Tort law.” PROFESSOR RICHARD HENKE

“I love it when students discover that something they thought was too difficult is, in fact, entirely within their abilities.” PROFESSOR JONI LARSON

“WMU-Cooley’s unwavering commitment to the field of legal writing has inspired me to pursue scholarship in that area.” PROFESSOR MARK COONEY

“Teaching and learning law is the most satisfying of academic pursuits because it is the best possible foundation for effective service.” PROFESSOR NELSON MILLER

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

TRACEY BRAME

RICHARD HENKE

JONI LARSON

DAVID FINNEGAN

MARK COONEY

MONICA NUCKOLLS

KATHY SWEDLOW

NELSON MILLER

MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT

PAUL SORENSEN

STEVIE SWANSON

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME J.D. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA M.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW

B.S.F.S. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL PH.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY J.D. WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

B.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

B.S. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY J.D. CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL

B.A. INDIANA UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS J.D. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

B.A. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN J.D. DUKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

B.A. YALE UNIVERSITY J.D. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

“My scholarship in the field of Products Liability allows me to inform students of the latest developments in this fast changing area of Tort law.” PROFESSOR RICHARD HENKE

“I love it when students discover that something they thought was too difficult is, in fact, entirely within their abilities.” PROFESSOR JONI LARSON

“WMU-Cooley’s unwavering commitment to the field of legal writing has inspired me to pursue scholarship in that area.” PROFESSOR MARK COONEY

“Teaching and learning law is the most satisfying of academic pursuits because it is the best possible foundation for effective service.” PROFESSOR NELSON MILLER

Unmatched Excellence

The Write Stuff

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

PROFESSOR MARLA MITCHELL-CICHON

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

1st LEGAL DRAFTING WMU-Cooley was one of the first law schools in the nation to require coursework in legal drafting.

6 CREDIT HOURS Students are required to take at least six credit hours of research and writing. This results in a skill set that gives students a distinct advantage.

BLAKE LANGE 2012 GRADUATE Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Naples, FL

3+ CHOOSE WRITING ELECTIVES Students can also choose from additional electives, such as Scholarly Writing, Pre-Trial Skills, Appellate Practice, and more.

PROFESSOR KATHY SWEDLOW

PROFESSOR DEVIN SCHINDLER

13.22

Student/faculty ratio

Average years of practice experience

9 Out of 10 average faculty rating

Unmatched Excellence

The Write Stuff

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

PROFESSOR MARLA MITCHELL-CICHON

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

1st LEGAL DRAFTING WMU-Cooley was one of the first law schools in the nation to require coursework in legal drafting.

6 CREDIT HOURS Students are required to take at least six credit hours of research and writing. This results in a skill set that gives students a distinct advantage.

BLAKE LANGE 2012 GRADUATE Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Naples, FL

3+ CHOOSE WRITING ELECTIVES Students can also choose from additional electives, such as Scholarly Writing, Pre-Trial Skills, Appellate Practice, and more.

PROFESSOR KATHY SWEDLOW

PROFESSOR DEVIN SCHINDLER

13.22

Student/faculty ratio

Average years of practice experience

9 Out of 10 average faculty rating

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The law school believes lawyers and judges should mirror the rich diversity found in the communities they serve. A diverse student body contributes to a more vital, well-rounded, and empathetic legal profession.

STUDENT BODY DEMOGRAPHICS

31% Students of color

Top 5 International student enrollment

19-67 50/50

100+ Veterans currently

Age range

attending â&#x20AC;&#x201C; designated a military friendly institution

Male to female ratio

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WMU-COOLEY MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

Vibrant Student Life Students have ample opportunities to pursue their interests and improve their skills while serving their communities. Some examples include:

50+

Foreign Study

Student organizations

Australia/New Zealand, England, Canada, Germany and other locations

Law Review, Journals, and Competitions: WMU-Cooley Law Review, Journal of Practical and Clinical Law, Intra-School and National Moot Court Competitions, First Year Competition, Evidence Competition, Intra-School Trial Competition, Invitational Trial Competition, National Mock Trial Teams, National Trial Advocacy, Client Counseling, ABA Negotiation Competition

ENGAGED IN-HOUSE CLINICS WMU-Cooley has 10 in-house (on campus or nearby) clinics giving students real-world experience that allows them to hit the ground running the day they graduate. • Access to Justice • Debt Relief Clinic • Estate Planning (2 locations) • Family Law Assistance Project • Immigrant Rights and Civil Advocacy • WMU-Cooley Innocence Project

• Public Defender Clinics (2 locations) • Sixty Plus Inc., Elderlaw Clinic

EXTERNSHIPS Students can explore their chosen field of work and gain valuable experience by participating with an experienced lawyer at one of more than 3,000 externship sites worldwide. The WMUCooley Externship Program is a partnership between students, practicing attorneys, and faculty. In our externships, students may earn up to 10

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academic credits for work that they perform under a licensed attorney who has been practicing for at least three years. Refer to the map in this viewbook to get a sense of the vast offerings of externship opportunities. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Students can broaden their legal education by studying at various locations around the world.

WMU-COOLEY SPONSORED PROGRAMS: • Australia/New Zealand • Münster, Germany • Oxford, England • Toronto, Canada PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS: • Cape Town, South Africa • Costa Rica • Galway, Ireland • Geneva, Switzerland • Istanbul, Turkey • Madrid, Spain • Munich, Germany • Paris and Montpellier, France • Shanghai, China • Singapore • Tokyo, Japan

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What does it really mean to be “practice-ready,” particularly in a global community? At WMU-Cooley the answer is clear. Since its beginning, more than 40 years ago, the law school has provided opportunities to put students into the field of practice. WMU-Cooley’s strong skills curriculum, coupled with thousands of opportunities to apply those skills, will set you apart and give you confidence to be an attorney from day one.

Developing Your Ethics and Character A lawyer’s professional reputation and character mean everything. During law school, students must live and perform as professionals, learning not just a body of knowledge and skills. Students must also embrace the ethics, values, conduct, and service required of their profession.

42,000+

420,000

5,000+

Pro bono hours

Free legal service hours

Volumes of ethics materials

GLOBALLY

One of the greatest advantages of a legal education is that it can take you anywhere in the world. As you come to the conclusion of your studies at WMU-Cooley, you choose a real-life experience to complete your legal education. WMU-Cooley is one of the few schools in the country that require a clinical experience, either an externship or an in-house clinic, before graduation. You have many choices.

3,000+

Externship sites

In-house clinics

Foreign study locations

Campus locations

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COMPETITIONS Students earned “top oral advocate” honors at national moot court competitions in New York and Los Angeles. A team recently earned the national title in a client counseling competition, later representing the United States in a world competition held in Europe. OXFORD, ENGLAND OXFORD, ENGLAND

SCHOLARLY JOURNALS Students can earn the chance to serve on the school’s Law Review or its Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. Students earning an LL.M. in Homeland and National Security Law can earn the chance to serve on that program’s new online Homeland and National Security Law Journal.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Students have the ability to expand their leadership skills and develop lasting relationships with fellow students through involvement in student organizations. You might be interested in representing the voice of students within the Student Bar Association, or participating in organizations such as the Black Law Student’s Association, or exploring the intersections of faith and the law in the Muslim, Christian, or Jewish student groups. Students can also participate in organizations related to sports law, intellectual property law, criminal law, and a variety of other subjects.

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PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES WMU-Cooley offers pro-bono opportunities for students to help provide free legal assistance to people who cannot afford representation. Faculty, staff, and students have contributed hundreds of thousands of hours of free legal service per year through pro bono projects, externships, and clinics. COMMUNITY SERVICE Students, faculty and staff generously serve communities not only where they live, but around the country. Recent service to communities include: • Hurricane and disaster relief • Mentoring high school students • Supporting children’s literacy programs • Veteran assistance programs • Mental health initiatives

LUTHER BUNTING, JR. 2014 GRADUATE

• Public Defender Clinics (2 locations) • Sixty Plus Inc., Elderlaw Clinic

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WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

42,000+

420,000

5,000+

Pro bono hours

Free legal service hours

Volumes of ethics materials

GLOBALLY

3,000+

Externship sites

In-house clinics

Foreign study locations

Campus locations

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AUBURN HILLS CAMPUS

LUTHER BUNTING, JR. 2014 GRADUATE

• Public Defender Clinics (2 locations) • Sixty Plus Inc., Elderlaw Clinic

MÜNSTER, GERMANY

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

42,000+

420,000

5,000+

Pro bono hours

Free legal service hours

Volumes of ethics materials

GLOBALLY

3,000+

Externship sites

In-house clinics

Foreign study locations

Campus locations

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LUTHER BUNTING, JR. 2014 GRADUATE

WMU-COOLEY ALUMNI POPULATION BY REGION

MIDWEST WEST

10,007 ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

1,475 134

1 20

WEST

1,353

ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

20 212

4 14

7616 883

101

348

33 61 27 135

592 134 449 115

34 76

842 187

34 181

7 166

478 128

106

405 113

291 155 201

509

221

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483

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1 2

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3 2

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37 38

146

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796

States

Foreign countries/U.S. territories

1 3

997 155

WEST

SOUTH

451 120 43

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2 2

1 4

ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

WEST

9 21

104

974 222

RTHEAST NO

4 94

WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

3,000+

WMU-Cooley Sponsored Study Abroad Locations

Externship sites worldwide

Partnership Study Abroad Locations

WMU-COOLEY ALUMNI POPULATION BY REGION

MIDWEST WEST

10,007 ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

1,475 134

1 20

WEST

1,353

ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

20 212

4 14

7616 883

101

348

33 61 27 135

592 134 449 115

34 76

842 187

34 181

7 166

478 128

106

405 113

291 155 201

509

221

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4 6

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796

States

Foreign countries/U.S. territories

1 3

997 155

WEST

SOUTH

451 120 43

ALUMNI

2 2

1 4

ALUMNI EXTERNSHIP SITES

WEST

9 21

104

974 222

RTHEAST NO

4 94

WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

3,000+

WMU-Cooley Sponsored Study Abroad Locations

Externship sites worldwide

Partnership Study Abroad Locations

• Public Defender Clinics (2 locations) • Sixty Plus Inc., Elderlaw Clinic

MÜNSTER, GERMANY

WMU-COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

42,000+

420,000

5,000+

Pro bono hours

Free legal service hours

Volumes of ethics materials

GLOBALLY

3,000+

Externship sites

In-house clinics

Foreign study locations

Campus locations

TORONTO, CANADA WMU-COOLEY FOR KIDS

AUBURN HILLS CAMPUS

LUTHER BUNTING, JR. 2014 GRADUATE

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

The path to professionalism begins with the application process, builds throughout law school, and continues into your career. Everyone at WMU-Cooley is encouraged to adopt professionalism as a way of life. The law schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative American Bar Association award-winning Professionalism Plan features professional development opportunities, mentoring relationships, a speaker series,

workshops, the creation of a professionalism portfolio, and more. With this plan and other initiatives, we have created a culture of professionalism that permeates our school and touches every WMU-Cooley student. WMU-Cooley Law School is a national leader among law schools in helping its students learn their professional obligations while internalizing a

personal commitment to ethics and service. In one year alone, working through clinics, externships and service, WMUCooley logged almost 420,000 hours of free legal assistance to the community.

WMU-Cooley shares a commitment to service that students can carry into their communities and into their careers.

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Achieve Greatness with a Degree from WMU-Cooley A WMU-Cooley degree will put you in good company. Besides working in law firms of every size, graduates hold or have held these positions (and more): • • • • • • • •

Governor Congressman Appellate Judge International Judge (presiding over war crimes and genocide cases) University President Fulbright New Century Scholar State Senator (including New York and New Jersey) State Representative

19,000+ Total Alumni

• Visiting Scholar at Harvard, Yale, and Oxford • Corporate CEO • Corporate President • Elected Member, House of Councillors, National Diet of Japan (equivalent to U.S. Senator) • Forbes Magazine “Midas List” Technology Investor • Law Professor

50 States, 27Countries Alumni in 50 states and 27 countries and U.S. territories

17 Judges in at least 17 states

• FBI Agent • Health System CEO • Special Counsel to Donald Trump • U.S. Army JAG Senior Legal Advisor • Lobbyist • American Embassy Assistant Legal Attaché, London • Chief Cyber Security Advisor

100+ Judges in Michigan

8 Career advisors on staff (7 J.D.’s, 3 Master’s, and one with 2 LL.M. degrees)

COL. RODNEY WILLIAMS (RET.)

CATHERINE REYNOLDS

HON. HIROE MAKIYAMA

JOHN HEUGEL

Class of 1991, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Class of 1983, Senior VP and General Counsel Fortune 500 Company

Class of 1991, Japanese Legislature

Class of 1980, Wisconsin Super Lawyer

Career Planning

WMU-Cooley graduates have been named Super Lawyers and State Bar presidents in multiple states. Some have even applied their leadership skills in the world of sports, serving, for example, as a Professional Golfers’ Association Tour Senior Vice President, a Big Ten Conference Chief Communications Officer — even as a National Hockey League head coach. In short, there is nothing you cannot do or be with a WMU-Cooley education. You will be in good company. The school’s alumni will be part of your network — your professional family — from your first day of law school. THE CRADLE OF JUDGES It is fitting that WMU-Cooley was founded by a judge and named after a judge. Since its founding in 1972, the law school has produced judges in at least 17 states, including California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York. The school has produced more than 100 judges in Michigan alone.

Why are WMU-Cooley graduates so wellsuited for the bench? The answer is easy. Given the law school's longstanding emphasis on teaching students the skills they will need to excel in practice, nobody is more at home in the courtroom than a WMU-Cooley graduate. Combine this with the law school's ABA award-winning emphasis on ethics and professionalism, and WMU-Cooley graduates have the perfect recipe for great leadership in the courtroom and in the community. CAREER AND NETWORKING ADVANTAGE As a student, you can team up with staff from the law school’s Career & Professional Development Office to build your résumé and portfolio. During law school and after graduation, you can always access WMU-Cooley’s extensive and dynamic alumni network. A MENTORING ALUMNI NETWORK With more than 19,000 alumni across the country and around the world, you will have access to a vast network of successful practicing lawyers who are available as advisors and mentors as you begin your legal career.

WMU-Cooley alumni pride themselves in knowing that they have received an education that is one of the best in the nation. Our alumni have gone on to become leaders in every state in the nation and around the world.

HON. JANE MARKEY Class of 1981, Appellate Court Judge

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE • You will be supported by a staff of eight career advisors (seven have earned a J.D., three have master’s degrees, and one holds two LL.M. degrees) • Year-round, on-campus interview programs • Sample résumés and cover letters • Internet job-search resources • Career-resource library • Mock-interview programs • Job fairs and conference listings • Distinguished guest speaker series • Résumé and cover-letter workshops • WMU-Cooley Classifieds – Job listings for students and graduates • Volunteer Opportunties – Matching law-related organizations with law students who seek substantive volunteer experience • Access to Important Information – Students can research employers, apply for jobs, schedule counseling appointments, and RSVP to events by accessing WMU-Cooley’s online system

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One Standard of Excellence, Many Options WMU-Cooley provides a world-class legal education with many options. The law school offers more scheduling options than any law school in the nation, including weekend and two-year options. With multiple campuses, year-round classes, and classes offered seven days a week, students easily find a schedule to fit their needs. YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION TAUGHT BY FULL-TIME FACULTY WMU-Cooley has a 12-month academic year consisting of three 15-week semesters. Students have the option of beginning their enrollment in September, January, or May. No matter when students start, they will be taught by the same full-time faculty and will have to meet the same graduation requirements.

The WMU-Cooley program is ideal for students who work while attending law school, as well as for the traditional law student. Students may also choose to complete their entire legal education by taking classes solely on the weekend.

WMU-COOLEY OFFERS: • Classes seven days a week • Classes that begin in September, January, or May • The nation’s first and largest weekend program • Many part-time and full-time schedule options • The ability to take 2-5 years to complete a J.D. degree • The chance to attend law school while working or taking care of family Visit wmich.edu/law to review all schedule options.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS ATTEND

SCHEDULE

GRADUATE

Traditional Schedule

Full-Time

Two Terms Per Year

Three Years

Year-Round Program

Year-Round

Four Options

Two-Five Years

Evening Program

Evenings

Year-Round or Full-Time

Three-Five Years

Two-Year Program

Full-Time

Accelerated*

Two Years

Weekend Program

Weekends

Weekend Option

Three Years

*This accelerated program has been offered since 1996.

Generous Scholarships

3 Semesters per year (September, January, May)

12 Month academic year

15 Weeks per semester

2-5

1st

Years to complete J.D.

And largest weekend program

Classes offered seven days a week

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GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGHOUT ENROLLMENT

AFFORDING LAW SCHOOL WMU-Cooley continually tries to find ways to reduce the cost of legal education. WMU-Cooley rewards academic achievement with generous Honors Scholarships.

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SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEE Unlike many law schools that only guarantee a scholarship for one year, honors scholars retain their entering scholarship award for all 90 credits, so long as they are not subject to sanctions under the Honor Code or disciplinary procedures.

ASSISTANCE All students have access to an Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator who can help explore financial aid options and assist with loan repayment plans. TAMPA BAY CAMPUS

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For more information about WMU-Cooleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generous Honors Scholarship program, visit wmich.edu/law or contact: Admissions Office (517) 371-5140, ext. 2244 admissions@cooley.edu

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WMU-Cooley: Great Law School, Great Locations No matter which campus you choose, you will learn in an outstanding, spacious facility with every technological advantage. The law school provides a comfortable, inviting learning environment. With appellate and trial courtrooms at all campuses, high-tech classrooms throughout, and one of America’s largest law libraries, WMU-Cooley provides facilities and services that are unmatched in size, quality, and beauty. So ask yourself: Do I want to live and study in the heart of a thriving capital city? Or in the warmth of the Florida sun? Or perhaps in a hip, urban setting? Unlike any other law school in America, WMU-Cooley enables you to choose the perfect setting for your law school experience and your lifestyle — one that is the perfect fit for you. The best way to be sure which one is right for you is to visit any or all of WMU-Cooley’s outstanding campuses. Visit cooley.edu to arrange an opportunity to experience Cooley. AMENITIES YOU ENJOY, NO MATTER WHICH CAMPUS YOU ATTEND AUBURN HILLS

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Spacious and modern facilities

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AUBURN HILLS • Facility sits on 67 serene wooded acres, yet in the heart of Oakland County • Near major business operations and Fortune 500 company headquarters ®

• LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) • Access to Detroit legal and business communities

GRAND RAPIDS • Located in the dynamic, urban Heartside District neighborhood • Ranked one of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in the United States • Recently listed #2 on Relocate America’s list of top places to live and #3 on Forbes’ list of best midsized cities for jobs • Access to Grand Rapids legal and business communities

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LANSING • Located in the heart of Michigan’s capital city • Walking distance from the State Capitol Building • Access to the State Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, local courts, and administrative offices • Designated as one of the nation’s 10 great cities for young adults

TAMPA BAY • Known worldwide for its beautiful landscape, myriad attractions, and thriving arts and entertainment offerings • Minutes from downtown Tampa, major law firms, courthouses, and Fortune 500 companies • Highly desirable place to live and learn the law • Vibrant, diverse, and active legal community

Your Lifetime of Success Starts Here As you think about law school and set your goals, remember that WMU-Cooley is a great choice for your legal education. Our goal is to help you plan for a fulfilling, successful law career. We work to give you the tools that you will need to become the best lawyer you can be. We are committed to your success â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from your first day at WMU-Cooley to long after you graduate. Take the next step. Come to WMU-Cooley and unlock your potential to achieve in ways you may never have imagined.

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