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5:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
200
Approximate size of entering class
98.2%
Employed 10 months after graduation
Forge Your Own Path
We're not like other law schools. And we like it that way. With about 600 J.D. students, Cornell Law is a close-knit, collegial community of learners.
“The close camaraderie of the student body and the one-on-one attention from professors lends to an individualized and personal education like none I have experienced before.”
Sophia Rogers '25
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We’ve been named the best college town nationally by various publications. When you visit Ithaca, you’ll see why. The backdrop to the Cornell Law experience is Ithaca, a beautiful and cosmopolitan small city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
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“The small class size was most important to me, I wanted to feel like I was a part of something wherever I went. The incredible alumni networks also made Cornell Law the right place for me.”
Leslie Ramirez '24
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Congratulations to Alyssa Kastner ’24 who recently gave an oral argument in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on behalf of GC, a Mexican national who grew up in the United States. Alyssa argued that the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals failed to properly consider the client’s mental illness when finding his crime “particularly serious.” She also argued that when denying withholding of removal, the agency failed to take into account whether the Mexican government was actually able to protect the client from further torture. As Estelle McKee, instructor in Asylum and Convention Against Torture Appellate Clinic, notes, "The chief judge`s compliments to Alyssa after the argument were well-deserved--Alyssa devoted significant time and effort to this argument, and it paid off!” Visit the link in our bio to watch the full argument. #CornellLaw #CornellLawClinics
Apr 22
We pride ourselves on being one of the top law schools in the nation, offering our students the chance to "do the greatest good" once they leave our institution. Admitted Student Day, is an annual event here at Cornell Law School, which provides admitted students with a chance to learn more about our school and the classes we offer, meet the wonderful faculty and staff we have here, as well as tour the law school and participate in a mock class! This year, our second Admitted Student Day, this Friday, April 12, has a record number of students attending! It all starts here for our students, and we can’t wait to begin this journey with them on their path to becoming “lawyers in the best sense!” #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood
Apr 10
Last week, the Cornell Law Community came together to support the next generation of Cornell lawyers. Thank you so much to everyone who donated, you showed up and made a remarkable impact all across our school. Another successful #CornellGivingDay! Here`s a pic of Dean Jens Ohlin and everyone`s favorite, Touchdown the Bear!
Mar 18
Here at Cornell Law School (CLS), we pride ourselves on being able to help students grow and enhance their professional development skills, provide opportunities for students to connect with our vast alumni network, and more! Professional Development Bootcamp is one of the many great events CLS offers each year to further help cultivate these experiences for our students. For more information on events like Bootcamp, visit our website today! #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood
Mar 15
SAVE THE DATE: March 14 (Pi Day!) is Cornell Giving Day! Each year, this 24-hour celebration of community and philanthropy is a reminder that we are a piece of something bigger. Head to the link in our bio to learn more about Giving Day and find out how you can play a significant role in creating even more opportunities for Cornell Law students! #CornellGivingDay #CornellLaw
Mar 4
We are kicking off Women`s History Month here at Cornell Law School by recognizing Mary Kennedy Brown—the Law School`s first woman lawyer in 1893! Learn more about Brown and all the notable women graduates that followed her by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #WomensHistoryMonth
Mar 1
It all starts here (swipe to see where it ends)! Cornell Law School`s Admitted Student Day is fast approaching! There will be two sessions this year; the first is March 22, and the second is April 12. Join our ever-growing community of lawyers who are fully prepared for the challenges of the legal landscape and ready to make an impact! For more info, visit link in bio! #CornellLawSchool #AdmittedStudentDay #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood
Feb 22
In honor of Black History Month, join us in recognizing the accomplishments of George W. Fields, who was Cornell Law School’s first Black American graduate and one of the first three Black Americans to graduate from the university. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #blackhistorymonth
Feb 19