Cooley Law School
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Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs
At Cooley Law School we provide a transformative practical legal education, grounded in the science of learning, that prepares and inspires our students to become lifelong learners and agents for positive change in their communities and our profession.
Cooley advances justice and equity by providing broad access to a legal education to diverse individuals who meet that opportunity with a commitment to achieving high standards of professional competency.
We are private, independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt law school dedicated to teaching students the knowledge, skills, and ethics needed to succeed in both the law and its practice and to be valuable members of society.

The JD Program
At Cooley Law you won’t just learn the law … you’ll live and breathe it.
Recognized by PreLaw Magazine as one of the best law schools for practical training for 2023.
With our rigorous academic programs, you’ll work hard, be challenged, and gain confidence — but you’ll also get real-world experience before you graduate.
We’ll give you the knowledge, practical skills and ethics to hit the ground running.

Student Life
Career Placement and Bar Passage
Tuition and Aid
Expense | Cost |
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Tuition |
$1,580.00
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Fees |
$640.00
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AWARDS OF UP TO 100% TUITION
At Cooley Law School you can earn a 10-100% tuition scholarship that is applied to all 90 credits required for graduation as long as you are in good standing (not on probation).
There are also scholarship opportunities after enrollment.

Admission Decisions: Beyond the Numbers
Cooley Law School has a rolling admission process and admits students twice per year in both September (days classes) and January (weekend and evening classes). Admission decisions at are based upon the applicants highest LSAT score and the UGPA as it is evaluated by LSAC. JD Next scores are also considered. In addition, we review personal statements, and encourage applicants to submit an optional impact statement.