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Cornell Chronicle
Cornell Law Visiting Professor Advises NFL on Diversity Hiring
Michael L. Huyghue ’84, a former NFL general manager, has provided recommendations for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices and is meeting with each team’s leadership.
Slate
Joseph Margulies: When Will Texas Stop Executing People Whose Death Sentences Are Unconstitutional?
Reuters
Cornell Law is #1 in Job Placement at Large Law Firms
CBS News
Stewart Schwab: "White Guy" Case Against AT&T Can Move Forward, Judge Says
Observer
Sara Bronin: Biden’s Housing Plan Sounds Good in Theory but Needs Lots of Help if it’s Going to Work
Spectrum News 1
Stephen Yale-Loehr: Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Office Handling Asylum Cases for New England States
“There was no better option than Cornell Law. The small class size, deep connection to New York City, and national reputation made it an easy choice. ”
Zellnor Myrie '16
New York State Senator
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.
Recent News | May 20
Cornell Death Penalty Program Receives CLEA Award 
Recent News | April 27
1L Immigration Law Clinic Wins High-Stakes Case
Recent News | April 22
Ian Kysel Joins Cornell Law as Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Tran
Recent News | April 13
G.S. Hans Joins Cornell Law School as Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Associate Director of
Visiting professor, Michael L. Huyghue ’84, advises NFL on diversity hiring.
"For Huyghue, a sports business expert and former NFL general manager, teaching and mentoring at Cornell complement ongoing work he considers the most important of his career – advising the NFL on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its hiring practices."
Jun 18
We are gearing up for reunion weekend and are looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces. We hope to see you there!
Jun 7
While the deer may be enjoying the lack of students at the Law School this week, we sure miss everyone already! Have an amazing summer and congratulations again to all of our graduates.
May 27
On May 12, 2022, Cornell Law School’s Death Penalty Program received the Award for Excellence in a Public Interest Case or Project from the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA). The award honors the work of the Capital Punishment Clinic, the International Human Rights Clinic, the Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide, and the Death Penalty Project, representing the efforts of Professors Sandra Babcock, John Blume, Sheri Johnson, and Keir Weyble, as well as generations of their students, alumni, community partners, and clients.
May 20
👨🎓Congratulations to our newest alumni!👩🎓
We are proud of all of your hard work and dedication and welcome you to the Cornell Law School alumni family.
#LawyersInTheBestSense #CornellLaw #Convocation
May 15
You could not ask for more beautiful weather for Slope Day 2022.
Good food, good music, and incredible students enjoying the sunshine and celebrating all of their hard work.
May 11
Today Fern was at the law school helping students to de-stress while studying for exams. #CornellPawSchool #LabsInTheBestSense
May 4
Don’t forget to stop by Copper Horse Coffee in the Commons for your complimentary cup of coffee sponsored by the Dean of students. Keep up the great work studying for exams! 🧠📝
May 4
Cornell Paw School
Thank you to alumnus Dave McGrath '92 for bringing Rigby along with your family for a tour of #CornellLawSchool
Chloe was also enjoying the rays outside of Hughes Hall while her mama had lunch with a friend.
#LawDogs #LawWithPaws
Apr 22
