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Life at Cornell Law

The kinds of students who choose to study at a small law school nestled in the middle of the Finger Lakes are the kinds of people comfortable forging their own paths.
“At Cornell Law School you not only learn from professors but also from colleagues from all over the world, which broadens your perspective on the law.”
Kanyapak Wiriyapongsukit, LL.M. '23
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Ours is a Community Characterized by:

  • Frequent and meaningful interaction among students, faculty, and administrators
  • A vibrant and engaged student body, featuring dozens of formally recognized student organizations along with frequent informal student endeavors and activities
  • A wealth of resources dedicated to academic excellence, professional development, and physical and emotional wellness

We hope you find the resources listed here to be useful, and we encourage you to visit our Current Student Community website or contact us if you have any questions.

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
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
#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.
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!
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
A new chapter begins at Cornell Law School. Hear from our LL.M. students as they share their first impressions of Cornell Law during their first week on campus. ⚖️ #cornelllaw
The countdown is on! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome the J.D. Class of 2029 to Cornell Law next week. We’ll see you soon! #cornelllaw

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