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“Coming from Oklahoma where there are so many Indigenous nations, I was drawn to Cornell and upstate New York which also has many Indigenous nations. ”
Carolyn Click '24
170+
courses offered
64
full time faculty
5:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Experiential Learning
Cornell Law School’s robust and thriving experiential learning program traces its roots back to 1960. Today, it is an essential part of our educational mission, encompassing twenty-three clinics and practicum courses and an extensive array of externships and simulation courses.
Veterans Day reminds us to thank those who served. At Cornell Law, our students do more than thank; they act. Through the Veterans Law Practicum, they provide free legal support to veterans in need year-round.
With a recent $250,000 loss in VA funding, your support is more critical than ever.
With your help, we can keep this lifeline open and ensure no veteran faces their legal battles alone.
Your gift today will:
• Fund more staff attorneys and summer fellows to extend our impact all year long
• Provide greater financial stability to pursue higher-impact litigation that protects veterans’ rights”
To join our efforts, visit the link in our bio.
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#CornellLawClinics
Nov 11
“Looking back at law school, the Clinic is the most meaningful thing I did personally and professionally. The Clinic takes on so many different things, from litigation to policy work to research, that it provides a really broad view of what you can do with a law degree and all the good you can do.”
Cornell First Amendment Clinic alum, Connor Flannery ’23, describes how Cornell’s First Amendment Clinic helped to shape his law career. He is pictured here alongside Heather Murray, Managing Attorney of the Cornell Local Journalism Project, Paula Knudsen Burke, Local Legal Initiative Attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and Diane Siegel Danoff, a partner at Dechert LLP.
You can help more students to gain transformative legal experience by supporting the 1A clinic today. Throughout the month of November, our entire law school community is joining forces to support the Clinic’s vital work through a crowdfunding project.
To join our efforts, visit the link in our bio.
#CornellLawClinics #CornellLaw
Nov 10
👻🎃 Halloween fun at Cornell Law School! Our community came together for the annual Trick-or-Treat event, with costumes, candy, and plenty of smiles. Thanks to everyone who joined in the Halloween spirit! 🕸️🍬
Oct 31
The Cornell University campus was glowing in its final shades of red and gold yesterday. 🍁 Catch the fall colors around Cornell Law before they disappear! #IthacaIsGorges #CornellLaw
📸: @oferleshed
Oct 30
Here`s to Legal Information Institute on its 33rd anniversary! 🎉 The CLS community celebrated with a sweet gathering featuring cake and cupcakes.
Oct 23
Take a pause, breathe in the crisp Ithaca air, and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Happy fall break, Cornell Law!
Oct 10
Admissions Open House was a success today! Thinking of applying to Cornell Law School? We encourage you to check out our website and keep an eye out for future events like this one!
Oct 7
Arguably the prettiest time of the year in Central, NY and at Cornell Law!🍂☀️
Tag us in YOUR fall photos!
Oct 2
With the first official day of fall right around the corner, the Public Service Faculty Committee, and the Public Interest Law Union, treated our students to some yummy treats before a leisurely walk down to Beebe Lake! Nice opportunity for our students to take in the beautiful fall scenery of Ithaca, NY and to get a nice break from all the law school books and studying!📚🍂
Sep 17
Tonight our students were able to socialize with their fellow classmates, as well as the Dean’s Advisory Council, for the first social mixer of the year! Here at Cornell Law, we are always providing our students with opportunities to network and grow on their journey to becoming lawyers in the best sense!
Sep 12
With the first week of classes well underway now, we wanted to say welcome again to all our new and returning students. We’re so excited to have students back on campus! Let’s make this year a special one!
1st picture: J.D. Class of 2028
2nd picture: LL.M. Class of 2026
Aug 27
All smiles for day one of Orientation for the J.D. Class of 2028. We’re so excited to welcome students back after a long, quiet summer here on campus! Special thank you to Hon. Alison J. Nathan, Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, for administering the Oath of Professionalism to all our new students!
Aug 19