New students in Cooley Law School's evening and weekend programs attended orientation on January 3-5, 2025. Orientation included new students at Cooley's Lansing and Tampa Bay campuses to welcome the Dorean Koenig class to the Hilary (January) Semester.
During orientation, a sitting judge administered the professionalism oath, which required students to follow Cooley's Honor Code, the official guide to student conduct and behavior while in law school. In Lansing, Honorable Anthony Flores, 54-A District Court Judge – Ingham County, delivered the professional oath. In Tampa Bay, Honorable Nick Nazarian – 13th Judicial Circuit Court – Hillsborough County, delivered the professionalism oath.
New students also attended discussions with current students for advice for preparing for classes, learning and studying tips and techniques, and how to fully engage in the law school experience. Other sessions included "Introduction & Learning Techniques" with James McGrath, President and Dean, and Tonya Krause-Phelan, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, "Preparing for Class with Dean’s Fellows," "How and Why to Read and Brief Cases," and a Pinning Ceremony to honor incoming students and welcome them into the profession and study of law. The pinning signifies their professional persona as a lawyer in training.
Students starting in January at Cooley Law School attend classes Monday through Friday during the evenings in Tampa and the weekend/blended program in Lansing.