In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, provided is a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all students at the University of Michigan Law School.
Michigan Law Consumer Information
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Accreditation Information
The University of Michigan Law School is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
Contact the Michigan Law Office of Student Life about our accreditation status.
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Alcohol and Drug Policy
Under the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989, the University of Michigan is required to have an alcohol and other drug policy outlining prevention, education, and intervention efforts and consequences for policy violations.
The University of Michigan is committed to providing a safe, healthy learning community for all its members.
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Campus Safety and Security
U-M prepares and publishes an Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report each year on October 1. The report contains detailed information about campus safety including emergency services, safety tips, university policies, state laws, and additional support services.
Additionally, it contains information about fire safety in on-campus housing, confidential crime reporting, missing student notification protocol, and a summary of the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The report also includes three-year statistics of reported crime, including bias-motivated crimes, on the Ann Arbor campus and adjoining properties in compliance with the Clery Act.
To receive a complete copy, visit the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety website and the “Crime and Safety Data” tab to access the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, or call 734-763-3434. Additional safety and security information, including crime alerts and daily crime incident logs, can also be viewed.
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Code of Conduct
The U-M Code of Conduct for Student Loans is made available by the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid.
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Compliance at the University of Michigan
The U-M Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Office offers information on compliance at the University of Michigan through its compliance resource center. It is part of a comprehensive compliance initiative coordinated through the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, at the direction of the president and executive leadership team, to map U-M’s legislative and regulatory compliance obligations and activities from an institutional perspective. This resource center is intended to improve the accessibility of information about the university’s regulatory obligations.
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Conditional Scholarship Retention Information
The ABA Standard 509 requires all schools with conditional scholarships to post a conditional scholarship retention chart.
The ABA’s definition of a conditional scholarship is: “any financial aid award, the retention of which is dependent upon the student maintaining a minimum grade point average or class standing, other than that ordinarily required to remain in good academic standing.”
Scholarships are not conditional at Michigan.
Renewal of scholarships requires only good academic standing and full-time enrollment at the University of Michigan Law School.
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Conflicts of Interest
The university policy and procedures on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment are made available by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost. -
Copyright Infringement Policies
Information about the university’s policies on use of copyrighted material, including peer-to-peer file sharing, is available through the University of Michigan Library.
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Cost of Attending the U-M Law School
For actual tuition and fee charges contact:
U-M Office of the Registrar
2200 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-615-1572For estimated tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and meals, and personal/miscellaneous expenses contact:
Michigan Law Financial Aid Office
2200 Jeffries Hall
701 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-3091
Phone: 734-764-5289We offer a a sample student budget showing estimated tuition and fees, as well as costs for housing, books, and personal expenses.
Tuition Rates and Cost of Attendance
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Descriptions of Michigan Law Academic Programs
Information on the Law School’s academic programs are available on the Law School’s website.
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Michigan Law Faculty
Information on the Law School’s faculty and instructional personnel is available on the Law School’s website.
Michigan Law Faculty Directory
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Many offices at the University of Michigan collect and maintain information about students. Although these records belong to the university, both U-M policy and federal law allow students a number of rights concerning these records. The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) establishes the rules and regulations regarding access to and disclosure of student records.
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Identity Theft Prevention Program
The University of Michigan’s Finance Office provides information on U-M’s Identity Theft Prevention Program.
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Immunization Policy
The University of Michigan’s Housing Office provides U-M’s vaccination policy for on-campus housing.
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Non-discrimination Policies
The University of Michigan is committed to non-discrimination in federally assisted programs and activities. For more information on this, visit the US General Services Administration page on Non-discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities.
University of Michigan Non-discrimination Policy
Michigan Law Non-discrimination Policy for Employers
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Refund Policy
The University of Michigan has a tuition refund policy that stipulates the amount of tuition and fees that are refunded to a student who withdraws from all classes during a term. This policy is published by U-M’s Finance Office.
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Repayment Policy (Return of Title IV Financial Aid)
The federal government mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial aid (federal “Title IV” grant and loan assistance) they have “earned” up to the time of withdrawal. Funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the university and/or the student to the federal government.
Full tuition can be refunded for a student who withdraws within three weeks of the first day of classes, and half tuition can be refunded for a student who withdraws within six weeks of the first day of classes.
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Resolving Complaints at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan encourages students and prospective students to address complaints relating to U-M’s institutional policies and consumer protection issues first with personnel in the office, department, school, or college that led to the complaint alleged. If needed, senior university administrators may also become involved to help resolve complaints. If you have concerns regarding the quality of instruction provided at UMLS or UMLS’s ongoing ability to meet its accreditation requirements, please see the ABA’s Accreditation Concerns Policy. If your concerns about the university involve consumer protection issues, you may contact the Consumer Protection Division within the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
- Students with complaints that were unresolved at the university level, and who reside in a SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) state may contact the Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
- Students in non-SARA states may contact the authority in their home state, which may be found on the website of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association.
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Rights and Responsibilities of Aid Recipients
All students must review the terms and conditions of their financial aid, available in the Statement of Understanding issued each term.
See Michigan Law’s Financial Aid Office for an overview of financial aid programs and policies and details on how to apply, eligibility requirements and disbursement information. All students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to be eligible for financial aid, including scholarships.
The federal government offers information about federal student loan repayment and student loan forgiveness programs. All student borrowers at Michigan Law receive loan entrance and loan exit counseling.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
Satisfactory Academic Progress is used to define a student’s successful completion of course work toward a certificate or degree. Students must maintain specific academic requirements to be eligible for financial aid.
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Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS)
Michigan Law offers a Disability Accommodations Guide with resources and information.
The University of Michigan Office of Student Life also offers Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services for law students.
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Student Activities
The Michigan Law Office of Student Life supports student organizations and provides information about student activities.
Michigan Law Student Activities
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Student Outcomes
Information on our student learning outcomes can be found in the Michigan Law ABA disclosures.
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Withdrawal Procedures
Students who are withdrawing from all Michigan Law classes must notify the Michigan Law Office of Student Life.