Apply for Jobs

What is the most efficient way to apply for legal positions to maximize your outcomes?

• Speak with a career counselor.
  Appointments: Lisa Carberry at (607) 255-5873
• Contact an alumni mentor.
• Review on-line resources for detailed information and rankings.
• If you are interested in pro bono work  at law firms, read advice on how to evaluate firms' commitment to pro bono.

Where can you learn of current job openings?

• Visit Symplicity: all jobs sent to Cornell Law are posted here.
• View other job-posting websites.

What is the typical timing for hiring?

• Visit our Timing Your Application pages for a full discussion of employers and their timelines for summer and permanent hiring.

Applying for positions during the Fall Recruiting season?

• From June to October, visit our Fall Recruiting subsite.
• From November to May, talk to a counselor about how you can prepare for the upcoming Fall Recruiting season.