All law schools are not the same. We are reminded of this frequently by our professors who attended other law schools and by transfer stu dents who began their law studies at other schools. They praise our supportive and relaxed atmosphere and our emphasis on coursework that applies to real-life situations. The atmosphere at UM and our approach to legal education are no accident. We work hard to make UM a special place to study law.
Good lawyers achieve competence through practice, critique and self-assessment.
Our curriculum is built on the premise that the law is learned by being used, not just by being read. Our faculty, averaging more than 10 years of practice, have developed a unique curriculum integrating theory and practice. At UM, you can pursue your academic and professional interests outside the classroom. A significant proportion of our students serve as research and teaching assistants for our faculty. You just might find yourself coauthoring an article for publication in a national law journal.