Law Libraries

Law Libraries

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Law Libraries

The law libraries at all locations support the work of the students and faculty. Comfortable surroundings, a curriculum-based collection, and a wireless technology environment work together to provide an ideal setting to study law. The library staff are at the heart of providing excellent service and support. Our professional librarians staff the reference desk seven days a week. You can reach our staff directly by calling toll-free at 1-866-REF-DESK (1-866-733-3375).

Mission Statement

The mission of the libraries is to provide faculty, staff and students access to resources, instruction and services that are paramount to the law school's objective of advancing practical legal scholarship. The libraries are committed to offering services that promote legal research and meet the information needs of their primary users. In pursuit of this mission, the libraries provide information and materials through a wide range of print, multimedia, and electronic resources.

Search CoolCat/View Patron Record

WMU-Cooley Law Libraries online catalog is known as CoolCat. Search the catalog for books, ebooks, course reserves, reference material, and more.

Library Facts at a Glance

Go to our Library Facts at a Glance page for statistics about volumes, titles and serials that reflect the WMU-Cooley Law Libraries' mission – making materials available to students and faculty in support of the curriculum, scholarship, and research. 

Other Library Catalogs

Acquisitions

Our collection continually grows through the acquisition of new resources to meet the needs of the WMU-Cooley Law Library communities. We invite you to take a look at new items we have recently added to our collection.

Ask A Librarian

Go here to Ask a Librarian. Reference service is available to all patrons of the WMU-Cooley Law School Libraries by email, phone, or in-person.

Locations

Auburn Hills Campus
(248) 751-7850
Reference - ext. 7702
Circulation - ext. 7701

Grand Rapids Campus
(616) 301-6850
Reference - ext. 6822
Circulation - ext. 6923

Lansing Campus - Brennan Law Library and Center for Research and Study
(517) 371-5140
Reference - ext. 3111
Circulation - ext. 3100

Tampa Bay Campus 
(813) 419-5100
Reference - ext. 5121
Circulation - ext. 5120

CONTACT

WMU-Cooley Law School
300 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933 
(517) 371-5140

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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is an independent, private, non-profit educational institution affiliated with Western Michigan University. As an independent institution, the Law School is solely responsible for its academic program. Accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission. In corde hominem est anima legis.

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