As small law school in the midst of a large university, Cornell Law School offers the best of both worlds – an intimate, scholarly environment within which to study the law, and an array of resources capable of serving the needs of thousands. The following links contain information which we believe will be of the greatest use to our students, but this list is by no means exhaustive. If you seek information or assistance not readily accessible from these links, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at john-derosa@postoffice.law.cornell.edu.
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Wellness:
Law school, like the practice of law itself, provides an almost unique level of intellectual stimulation. However, it is also a demanding endeavor that requires enormous investments of time and effort, which can cause anxiety and related problems.
Among law schools, Cornell Law School is a leader in recognizing that teaching habits which foster good health and effective time and stress management skills is a critical part of legal education.
Our students are encouraged to take part in the many cultural, athletic, spiritual and artistic opportunities that the Cornell University campus and our surrounding community have to offer.
We also encourage our students to seek assistance whenever a physical or emotional problem begins to develop – early diagnosis and treatment always being key to good health.
Stress Management and Related Counseling:
The Cornell University Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), in collaboration with the Law School's Office of the Dean of Students, provides free and confidential counseling services here at the law school while fall and spring classes are in session. Maurice Haltom is our in-house counselor.
While all law students are eligible, and encouraged, to make use of the array of services available in the CAPS offices at Cornell's Gannett Health Services (just steps away from the Law School), we find that having a dedicated counselor here at the law school on a weekly basis provides maximum convenience for our students, and allows counselors to become well versed in issues specific to the lives and careers of law students and lawyers.
