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“Cornell Law forces you to be a self-starter, and this entrepreneurial spirit is essential to the practice of law. I'm excited to put these skills into practice within my firm and beyond.”
Morgan Landers '25
Take a Tour of the law school
Our Fall 2027 class visits and campus tours will be available every Monday and Friday, from September through November.
- Cornell Law School Tours and Class Visits – guided tours will only be available in the Fall
- Cornell Law Virtual Ambassador Session – bookings available for the Fall
- Cornell Law School Virtual Tour: Narrated By Professor Kevin Clermont
- Cornell Law School 360 Virtual Tour
For more information please visit our J.D. FAQ, or contact the Admissions and Financial Aid office at 607-255-5141 or jdadmissions@cornell.edu
Connect with our Student Ambassadors!
Student Ambassadors are available virtually via zoom or in-person by appointment only. To set up a meeting or for any general questions please email law.ambassador@cornell.edu.
Learn about our Student Ambassadors here.
Campus/University Tour
The Law School campus in the fall.
The reading room in the Law Library.
Students outside the Peace Tower.
The student lounge in Myron Taylor Hall.
The interior of Hughes Hall, home to the clinical program, alumni affairs, the Dean of Students Office, and faculty offices and seminar rooms.
Students gather in the courtyard outside Hughes Hall on a sunny day.
Small study areas are scattered around the interior of the Law School.
An aerial view of Hughes Hall.
Dusk at Cornell Law.
Anabel Taylor Hall and Myron Taylor Hall glow beneath a stormy fall sky.
Cornell Law School – Hughes Hall.
Myron Taylor Hall at dusk.
Law students study for finals in the Law Library of Myron Taylor Hall.
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September days at Cornell Law. ☀️🌳 Not a bad way to head into the weekend.
📸: @oferleshed
Sep 25
The Cornell Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic teamed up with Attorney Matt Gonnella to support a client in his habeas corpus case before a federal court. The client was lawfully working a steady job while awaiting his asylum hearing in the United States when he was unlawfully detained without notice in early 2026. Law students assisted with interviews and drafted initial pleadings. Last week, after nine months detained, their client was finally released!
Thanks go to Matt Gonnella and Alejandra Moreno of Gonnella Law for representing the client, and to Cornell Law students Sofia Cuevas Dorador `26 and Matthew Charles `27 (pictured) for litigation support, supervised by Professor Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer (pictured).
Sep 23
This #ConstitutionDay, take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood parts of the U.S. Constitution. On the Research Matters podcast, Cornell Law’s Gautam Hans explains a key principle of the First Amendment and why its scope is often misunderstood.#cornelllaw
Sep 17
Earlier today, Cornell Companion pets gave students a chance to take a break, reset, and get some much-needed animal time during the busy school day. 🐶🦙❤️
Sep 15
Week 3 is underway! #cornelllaw #fallvibes #cornelluniversity
Sep 8
A meaningful day at Cornell Law School.
The Cornell Law community joined distinguished members of Thailand’s legal community for the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement first established in 2007, marking nearly two decades of academic exchange, professional collaboration, and friendship.
Dean Jens Ohlin and Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff joined members of the Thai Bar, including The Honorable Chief Justice Adisak Tantiwong, and the Thailand Institute of Justice, including Professor Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak, LL.M. ’83, for this special occasion.
The gathering also included a tribute to the life and legacy of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, LL.M. ’02, J.S.D. ’05, who passed away in June, and to her enduring commitment to justice and public service.
Sep 1
Throwback Thursday 📸 A look back at last week`s new student orientation, as students explored Ithaca, made new connections, and began finding their place in the Cornell Law community. ❤️
Welcome to Ithaca, and welcome to Cornell Law!
Welcome to all of our new students, and here’s to a great year ahead! #CornellLaw #ThrowbackThursday #CornellLawSchool #BackToSchool
Aug 27
The first day of law school is here! 📚
So, how did our new students prepare for day one? From doing the readings to getting into a good routine, here’s what the Class of 2029 had to say.
Wishing our students a wonderful and successful school year! ❤️
#CornellLaw #FirstDayOfLawSchool #cornelluniversity
Aug 24
#cornelllaw Welcome, Class of 2029!
A new chapter began August 19 as Cornell Law School welcomed 218 students in the J.D. Class of 2029, along with 27 J.D. exchange students from international partner schools and 2 transfer students for the first day of Orientation.
From welcoming remarks by Dean Jens Ohlin to the Oath of Professionalism led by The Honorable Stephen C. Robinson ’81, J.D. ’84, students spent their first day meeting faculty and classmates, touring the Law School and beginning their journey as members of the Cornell Law community.
Welcome to Cornell Law, Class of 2029! We’re glad you’re here.
Aug 20
This past weekend the Cornell Law School came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cornell Law`s Master of Studies in Law (MSLS) Class of 2026. From balancing careers and coursework to building new expertise in law and policy, these graduates have reached an incredible milestone.
Congratulations!
📸 A look back at graduation and a day worth celebrating!
Aug 19
The Courtyard is ready and tomorrow, the J.D. Class of 2029 will arrive for their first day of Orientation. We can’t wait to welcome them to Cornell Law!
Aug 18
Welcome, LL.M. Class of 2027!
Cornell Law School welcomed 103 students from 26 countries to campus this week for the start of their LL.M. journey. With backgrounds spanning senior associates, law clerks, in-house counsel and prosecutors, this global class brings a wealth of legal experience and perspectives to Cornell.
Read more about the LL.M. Class here: https://bit.ly/4x4ferc
Aug 17