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Legal Scholars Advocate for Sustained Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Cornell law professors highlight the critical need for Jewish-Muslim dialogue to counter deepening divisions.
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Sheri Johnson on James Broadnax's Death Row Appeal
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David Reiss on Canton NY's Recent Property Reassessment
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Robert Hockett on Public Banking in Wisconsin
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Erik Hovenkamp on Potential Impact of Increased Competition on Ticket Prices
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An unforgettable evening in an unforgettable space. ✨📚
Cornell Law’s annual 3L Celebration brought the Class of 2026 together in the Library Reading Room to honor friendships, memories and all they’ve accomplished on the road to graduation. Here’s to the final weeks, the milestones ahead, and a class ready to make its mark. 🎓#cornelllaw
May 1
Last night, Cornell Law School celebrated the incredible LL.M. Class of 2026 with a special evening in the Library Reading Room. Over dinner, students reflected on an unforgettable year and looked ahead to Convocation on May 17. Congratulations to an inspiring class ready to make their mark. 🎓 👏🎉#cornelllaw
Apr 30
From hands-on clinics to close mentorship, Sofía Cuevas Dorador ’26 shares how Cornell Law’s small, supportive community has shaped her path and passion for advocacy. Hear how real-world experiences and stepping outside her comfort zone are preparing her for a future in criminal defense.#cornelllaw
Apr 23
Two Cornell Law alums on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026 👏
Kica Matos, JD `99, President of the National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund, and Shannon Minter, JD `93, Vice President of Legal at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, have each spent decades advancing justice through civil rights advocacy, immigrant justice, and fearless leadership. Well-deserved recognition for work that truly makes a difference.
To learn more about about their work, click the link in our bio.
Apr 20
Another successful Admitted Student Day (ASD)! This year`s event focused on giving prospective students a chance to learn more about what Cornell Law has to offer, participate in mock classes, go on tours of the law school, hear remarks from the Dean and get to know Ithaca, NY a little better! Thank you to all who participated, volunteered and helped make this day so wonderful for our future "lawyers in the best sense!"
📸: Josh Samuel `27
Apr 13
Spring has sprung on our beautiful campus🌸
Apr 10
What makes Cornell Law School feel like home? ❤️ Leila Gomez ’26 shares how a tight-knit community, hands-on experiences, and real client work shaped her journey and her confidence for what’s next.#cornelllaw
Mar 31
Charlotte Ruzzica de La Chaussée, LL.M. ’17, recently returned to Cornell Law School to speak with students about her career as an international lawyer and her work with the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law. Watch this video to learn more about Charlotte, her career and her time at Cornell Law School. #cornelllaw
Mar 27
After emigrating to the United States from her home country of Panama, Estefania Solis ’27 joins the Army National Guard, graduates college, and then sets her sights on Cornell Law School, and a career in public service. Read more at the link in our bio!
📸: Estefania Solis `27.
Mar 23
Three Cornell Law School professors are shaping the conversation in legal scholarship right now. Nelson Tebbe, K. Sabeel Rahman, and Frank Pasquale have been named among the Top 100 Most-Cited Legal Scholars of 2025. Read more at the link in our bio!
Mar 20
Yesterday, we came together as a Cornell Law community to do the greatest good and help cultivate the next generation of lawyers! Thank you to each and every member of this community for your generous support on #CornellGivingDay! Check out the leaderboard to see our collective impact by clicking the link in our bio!
Enjoy the pie pics!😂
Mar 13
“What is Moot Court?” Whitney Dawson ’26 answers.
From mock arguments to real confidence, here’s why it matters.
Watch now 👀#cornelllaw
Mar 2