Student Life

FAST FACTS

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

STUDENT SCHOLARLY JOURNALS2 10+

STUDENT SKILLS COMPETITION TEAMS

VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE

WMU-Cooley students have great opportunities to pursue their interests and improve their skills while serving their communities. Some examples include:

Law Review,

Mock Trial, Moot Court

Study Abroad

in fascinating places like Melbourne, Australia; Hamilton, New Zealand; Oxford, England; Toronto, Canada; or exchange programs in Münster, Germany and Santander, Spain.

Competitions: Intra-School and National Moot Court Competitions, First Year Competition, Evidence Competition, Intra-School Trial Competition, Invitational Trial Competition, National Mock Trial Teams, ABA Client Counseling, and ABA Negotiation Competitions

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVED BY STUDENTS

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ETHICS

WINNING TEAMS

WMU-Cooley prides itself on the numerous competitions we have won over the decades, including the national and international ABA Client Counseling Competitions and a multitude of other regional and national competitions showcasing the outstanding competitive edge of WMU-Cooley students against any other law school in the country.

SCHOLARLY JOURNALS

Students can earn the chance to serve on the school’s Law Review, and J.D. students and students earning an LL.M. in Homeland and National Security Law can earn the chance to serve on that program’s online Homeland and National Security Law Journal.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Students can expand their leadership skills and develop lasting relationships with fellow students through involvement in student organizations. They might be interested in becoming the voice of students in the Student Bar Association, participating in organizations such as the Black Law Student’s Association, or exploring the intersections of faith and the law between Christian and Arab American student groups. Students can also participate in organizations related to sports law, criminal law, international law, and a variety of other subjects.

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES

WMU-Cooley coordinates with more than 30 programs that offer free legal assistance to people who cannot afford representation. WMU-Cooley faculty, staff, and students contribute 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.