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Cornell Law to Open Blassberg-Rice Center for Entrepreneurship Law
A new center for entrepreneurship—operating both in Ithaca and on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City—will deepen Cornell Law School’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship initiatives.
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Saule Omarova: Bank Runs, Busts, And Bailouts Are Back. What it Means For Regulations And The Industry.
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Robert Hockett: Priority Test: Can Officials Fight Inflation and Buoy Banks?
Times of India
Stephen Yale-Loehr: Laid-off H-1B Workers May Get 6-Month Reprieve
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Gautam Hans: “People Need To Be Paying Attention”: How A Bill Aimed At The Media Could Impact Democracy As We Know It
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Dan Awrey: Analysis: Bank Panic Raises Specter of 2008, May Bring Lasting Change
“From the intense trial advocacy program to the personalized Lawyering (Legal Writing) classes in the first year, my oral and written advocacy skills have skyrocketed from being at the law school.”
Monet Thomas '23

FORUM Fall 2022

In this issue, we highlight the exciting launch of our capital campaign—To Do the Greatest Good—and discuss how it will allow us to keep moving forward as we shape our plans for the next decade and beyond.

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Experiential Learning

Experiential learning at Cornell Law School is a central part of our educational model. A robust set of clinical courses helps students move beyond the classroom into the world of practice; the Lawyering Program focuses on teaching the real-life skills employed by practicing attorneys, and externships around the country and across the globe put classroom learning into practice.
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Global Reach

Cornell Law School offers one of the country’s oldest and most distinguished programs in international and comparative legal education. It features an outstanding faculty; a strong and diverse curriculum; internationally focused law clinics; visiting professors, scholars, and graduate law students from around the world; a leading journal of international and comparative law; active internationally focused student organizations; international speakers and conferences; international internships and externships; international dual degree and study abroad opportunities, and an acclaimed international and comparative law library collection.  It is an exceptional place to study and engage with international and comparative law.

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Faculty & Research

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The Delaware Death Penalty: An Empirical Study
This article is part of a symposium that honors David Baldus, a great scholar and great man, a quiet man with a strong passion for justice. We study the operation of Delaware’s death penalty in the modern era of capital punishment.
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Stings and Scams: ‘Fake News,’ the First Amendment, and the New Activist Journalism
Constitutional law, technological innovations, and the rise of a cultural “right to know” have recently combined to yield “fake news,” as illustrated by an anti-abortion citizen-journalist sting operation that scammed Planned Parenthood.
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Dangerous Citations
This Article considers when optional case citations may do more harm than good. There are valid reasons for citing to non-binding precedent — to promote consistency in the law.
The Nonprime Mortgage Crisis and Positive Feedback Lending
We collect evidence that the risk of a nonprime housing bubble should have been obvious to the main participants in the markets for nonprime lending and related mortgage-backed securities.

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Your #CornellGivingDay support helps students RIGHT NOW. Our students are heading to NYC tonight to work with asylum seekers and Catholic Charities. #CornellLawClinics

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Your #CornellGivingDay support helps students RIGHT NOW. Our students are heading to NYC tonight to work with asylum seekers and Catholic Charities. #CornellLawClinics

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"One of the greatest barriers to attending law school is the financial burden of tuition. Scholarships help open the door to law school for people who lack such substantial means. Without Cornell alumni`s generous contributions, law school would be substantially more difficult. Knowing that I have financial support helps take the stress off of paying bills, and refocuses my attention on my studies. Thank you to all the alumni who contribute."

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"One of the greatest barriers to attending law school is the financial burden of tuition. Scholarships help open the door to law school for people who lack such substantial means. Without Cornell alumni's generous contributions, law school would be substantially more difficult. Knowing that I have financial support helps take the stress off of paying bills, and refocuses my attention on my studies. Thank you to all the alumni who contribute." 👉 Check out our giving link in our bio. 👈

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Your support funds 27 specialized #CornellLawClinics and practicums that provide life-changing learning opportunities and help Law students become standouts in multiple fields.
⭐ Visit our bio for the giving link⭐

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Your support funds 27 specialized #CornellLawClinics and practicums that provide life-changing learning opportunities and help Law students become standouts in multiple fields. ⭐ Visit our bio for the giving link⭐

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Visit the link in our bio to make your gift today. #CornellGivingDay

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Visit the link in our bio to make your gift today. #CornellGivingDay

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Spin the wheel to win some #CornellGivingDay swag! Thanks for playing Alexander Weaver ’21, JD ‘25

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Spin the wheel to win some #CornellGivingDay swag! Thanks for playing Alexander Weaver ’21, JD ‘25

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Today, 8 in 10 #CornellLaw students receive scholarships and financial aid. As a result, the debt load of students at graduation is lower than it has been in many years.

⭐ See the link in our bio for more information on how your support impacts students and how our #CollectiveImpact on #CornellGivingDay, will ensure this exciting trend continues!

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Today, 8 in 10 #CornellLaw students receive scholarships and financial aid. As a result, the debt load of students at graduation is lower than it has been in many years. ⭐ See the link in our bio for more information on how your support impacts students and how our #CollectiveImpact on #CornellGivingDay, will ensure this exciting trend continues!

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On the eve of #CornellGivingDay we recognize how powerful our #CollectiveImpact is for future generations of #CornellLaw students. Together we are continuing a tradition of excellence. https://bit.ly/3LqiSXc

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On the eve of #CornellGivingDay we recognize how powerful our #CollectiveImpact is for future generations of #CornellLaw students. Together we are continuing a tradition of excellence. https://bit.ly/3LqiSXc

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It was wonderful to celebrate Muriel Kessler `48 during our Women`s Summit in NYC this past week. Hearing more about #HerStory left us all feeling empowered and inspired. #WomensHistoryMonth #Cornelllaw

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It was wonderful to celebrate Muriel Kessler '48 during our Women's Summit in NYC this past week. Hearing more about #HerStory left us all feeling empowered and inspired. #WomensHistoryMonth #Cornelllaw

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This week the #CornellLaw Video Game Law Association hosted a casual Mario Kart tournament for students.

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This week the #CornellLaw Video Game Law Association hosted a casual Mario Kart tournament for students.

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