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General LL.M. Admissions

The master of laws (LL.M.) degree at Cornell Law School is a one-year program designed for practicing attorneys and recent law school graduates who have earned a first professional degree in law outside the United States. Through the General LL.M. program, students increase their understanding of American legal principles and can further develop a legal specialization.
“What I appreciated most about Cornell Law School was the faculty support. Not only are they leaders in their fields, but they are also always willing to make time to help you.”
Upasana Singh, LL.M. Graduate
Upasana Sing LLM Graduate

How to Apply

Tuition and Financial Aid

Information for Admitted Applicants

“Cornell Law has extraordinary faculty that are the leading voices in many discussions, who blend their solid academic record with their dedication to enhancing the learning experience for students.”
Juan C. Zuluaga, LL.M. Graduate
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Re-applicants, Deferred Admission, Transfer Students, and Special Student Status

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Contact

Office of Graduate Legal Studies
Phone:
+1 (607) 255-5185
Address:
Cornell Law School
524 College Avenue
Ithaca, NY USA 14853-4901
Take a pause, breathe in the crisp Ithaca air, and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Happy fall break, Cornell Law!
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!
In honor of Pride month, we want to highlight some of the amazing work our Gender Justice Clinic has been doing. Last fall, they supported LEGABIBO, the leading LGBTQ+ rights organization in Botswana, in submitting a shadow report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Their report highlighted areas in which LGBTQ+ Batswana continue face grave violations of their human rights, notwithstanding a judicial decision that decriminalized same-sex sexual relations. The review is scheduled for the end of June/early July.
 
A few weeks ago, this same group of students submitted to the International Association of Women Judges a research memorandum on the Recognition of Foreign Same-Sex Marriages: International Comparison and Implications for Botswana. This comparative research and analysis seeks to inform the work of the IAWJ, as well as LEGABIBO, towards protecting LGBTQ+ rights in Botswana.
 
Pictured from left to right: Katie Donoho '26, Johanna Hussain '26, and Osamede Egharevba '26.

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