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Cooley Law School in Tampa, Florida

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Attend Law School in Tampa, Florida

We’re building a legacy as a legal institution that empowers individuals to influence their communities and change the world. The juris doctor curriculum at our Tampa campus helps students master the knowledge, skills and ethics needed to pass the bar exam and practice law. Our challenging academic programs include a curriculum that blends classroom knowledge with real-life, hands-on legal experience. Graduates feel equipped and prepared for the practice of law, and proud of their hard-earned accomplishment with a J.D. from a premier law school in Florida. The campus is just 15 minutes from downtown Tampa, federal, state, and local courts and several large law firms.

About the Tampa Campus

Cooley’s Tampa law school campus is located at Tampa Oaks II, 12906 Tampa Oaks Blvd., Tampa, FL 33637, about 15 minutes inland on the west coast of the Sunshine State. The campus is just minutes from beautiful beaches, historic sites, professional sports, cuisine and nightlife choices, and family-friendly attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium and the Lowry Park Zoo. 

The facility opens at 8 a.m. each day and offers ample free parking right on campus. You can call our Tampa campus at (813)-419-5100.

Tampa Campus Student Organizations

Expand your leadership skills by joining one of the student organizations. The following organizations have chapters at our Tampa campus:

  • ACLU Club of Cooley Law
  • Black Law Student Association (BLSA)
  • Caribbean Law Students Association (CLSA)
  • Christian Legal Society (CLS)
  • Federalist Society (FedSoc)
  • Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)
  • Help Save the Next Girl (HSTNG)
  • Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
  • Phi Delta Phi (PDP)
  • Saint Thomas Moore Society (STMS)
  • Student Bar Association (SBA)
  • Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS)
  • Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA)

Schedule Options

If you’re willing to put in the hard work, Cooley has a variety of schedule options designed to make your dream of going to law school possible. These choices have helped make night law school in Florida possible for thousands of students. You can choose from several traditional schedule options or, if you are on the fast-track, you can jump into an accelerated two-year option. No matter if you’re looking for a full-time or part-time law school in Florida, Cooley has a variety of ways to build your schedule, including weekend-blended programs.

Students attending law school at our Tampa campus have the option to begin their legal education twice a year, in September and January. Cooley operates on a "rolling admissions" system, which means we process law school applications when they are received. Click below to learn more.

Law School Scholarships

Legal education is an investment in you, which is why we’re prepared to reward academic excellence through a generous scholarship program, with awards up to 100 percent of tuition for up to 90 credits. Find out more about scholarship opportunities by clicking below.

Living in Tampa

If Tampa is your law school destination of choice, Cooley is a fantastic option for your legal education. Tampa is the second-largest city in Florida and boasts many attractions, a thriving arts and cultural community, and a beautiful landscape. There are many housing options available for those hoping to move to Tampa to attend law school.

Tampa weather is warm, sunny, and enjoyable for outdoor activities, especially during the dry season. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with a distinct wet season, but even then, it's often described as balmy and comfortable. The mild winters allow for pleasant outdoor experiences year-round. 

If you’re new to the area, you’re also probably looking for places to study. There are several hidden hideaways in this lively city. Here are five recommendations to add to your list.