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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.
After more than seven months in ICE detention, a client of Cornell Law School’s Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic (ILAC) has been released. Mr. S is a longtime Upstate New York resident and local business owner who has lived in the United States since he was eight years old. He was detained by ICE agents while dropping his grandchildren off at the school bus and held at the Buffalo Federal Detention Center. His case was handled through a collaboration between ILAC, including students Sahil Venkatesan and Carina Suarez, the National Immigration Habeas Institute, and the Kennedy Human Rights Center. The team filed a petition for habeas corpus, ultimately leading a federal judge to order Mr. S’s release.
A powerful example of how clinical legal education can make a direct difference in the lives of clients and communities.
Pictured: Sahil Venkatesan ’27; Prof. Ezra Brown; Prof. Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer.
Not pictured: Members of the legal team Carina Suarez ’27; and Sarah Decker and Sarah Gillman, Kennedy Human Rights.
Aug 10
Day 1 is in the books. 📚
We were excited to welcome the Cornell Law LL.M. Class of 2027 to campus today. With 104 students representing 26 countries, this year’s class brings a truly global perspective to our community.
Here’s to an unforgettable orientation week.
#CornellLaw #LLM #Orientation #ClassOf2027
Aug 6
The countdown is almost over! 🎉
Tomorrow, we`ll welcome the Cornell Law School LL.M. Class of 2027 to campus for orientation. Safe travels to everyone heading to Ithaca. We can`t wait to meet you and begin an incredible year together.
See you soon!
Aug 5
Just one week until we welcome the Cornell Law School LL.M. Class of 2027! 🎉
We’re counting down the days until orientation and can’t wait to see the school come alive with students from around the world. Safe travels, and we’ll see you soon! #cornelllaw #lawyersinthebestsense
Jul 30
Members of the summer clinics working on immigration issues attended a heartwarming naturalization ceremony held on campus yesterday. Congratulations to all the new citizens!
#cornelllawclinics #cornelllaw
Jul 24
What happens when you never let go of a dream?
For Carrie Atikian O’Malley ‘26, it meant returning to law school after a successful career in public service and years devoted to family, then launching a career helping families navigate some of life’s toughest challenges.
Watch how one Cornell Law graduate turned a lifelong goal into a life of service. #cornelllaw
Jul 7
Artificial intelligence is transforming the law, and Cornell Law is helping shape what comes next. The newest issue of Cornell Law Forum explores the future of legal education and practice, while highlighting the faculty, alumni and students driving innovation.
Read the full issue at the link in our bio.
Jun 29
Cornell Law School’s Reunion 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together around 275 Cornell Law alumni and friends from across generations to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the enduring strength of the Law School community.
We are grateful to all who joined us for the celebration, which served as a reminder that the Cornell Law community continues to thrive across the country and the world. #cornellreunion
Jun 9
Just prior to Convocation, Cornell Law School hosted its annual Clerkships Celebration, honoring members of the Class of 2026 who have secured judicial clerkships.
The celebration featured remarks from Magistrate Judge Mitchell Katz of the Northern District of New York, Professor John Blume and Dean Jens David Ohlin, who recognized the graduates’ achievements and reflected on the important role clerkships play in the legal profession.
Currently, 18 members of the Class of 2026 have obtained clerkships.
Graduates will clerk for federal judges in Alabama, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington and Virginia, as well as on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Second Circuit and Sixth Circuit, in addition to various state courts.
During the 2025–2026 academic year, 49 students and alumni accepted clerkship offers, continuing Cornell Law School’s strong tradition of preparing graduates for prestigious judicial service opportunities.
May 26
Throwback Thursday: Throwing it back to last Sunday’s law school Convocation. We asked recent Cornell Law graduates: What would you tell yourself as you entered law school?
Looking back, they share advice they did not know they needed about resilience, balance, and finding confidence along the way.❤️ To the future lawyers just beginning their path, this one is for you.
#ThrowbackThursday #CornellLaw l#ClassOf2026
May 21
Cheers to the Class of 2026 🎓✨ From crossing the stage to celebrating with family, friends, classmates, faculty, and loved ones, Convocation weekend at Cornell Law School was filled with unforgettable moments. Take a look back at the joy, pride, and celebration that made this milestone weekend so special.
May 18
Just one day until Convocation! 🎓
We can’t wait to celebrate the Cornell Law Class of 2026 tomorrow. If you can’t join us in person, you can watch the ceremony live at 2 p.m.
Click the link in our bio to watch.
May 16