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“The school's location in Ithaca allowed me to experience living in a smaller college town and to have more of a university experience.”
Kristina Hurley '19
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.
"The advanced Campus Mediation Practicum has given me the opportunity to strengthen my mediation skills in a professional context and challenged me to reconsider my perspective about the purpose and impact of conflict resolution. Through the practicum, I have mentored students across various departments, actively participated in Cornell University`s broader conflict resolution apparatus, and trained to become certified as a court-appointed mediator in the state of Montana. The teaching and learning opportunities as a mentor have inspired me to set the professional example I hope to encounter in the legal workplace and beyond."
Grace Traore `24 highlights the impact that experiential learning has had on her career. Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the Campus Mediation Practicum.
May 14
Cornell Law clinics give students the opportunity to participate in cases that shape important legal precedent. Last week, students in Cornell Law`s Transnational Disputes Clinic traveled to Washington, D.C. to watch the US Supreme Court hear argument in United States v. Muñoz. The clinic filed an amicus brief in the case, which is contrary to the Biden administration`s arguments that affording U.S. citizens due process in visa denial cases is impractical, and would jeopardize the United States` foreign relations and national security interests. To learn more about the Transnational Law Clinic, check out the link in our bio. #CornellLaw #CornellLawClinics
May 1
Congratulations to Alyssa Kastner ’24 who recently gave an oral argument in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on behalf of GC, a Mexican national who grew up in the United States. Alyssa argued that the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals failed to properly consider the client’s mental illness when finding his crime “particularly serious.” She also argued that when denying withholding of removal, the agency failed to take into account whether the Mexican government was actually able to protect the client from further torture. As Estelle McKee, instructor in Asylum and Convention Against Torture Appellate Clinic, notes, "The chief judge`s compliments to Alyssa after the argument were well-deserved--Alyssa devoted significant time and effort to this argument, and it paid off!” Visit the link in our bio to watch the full argument. #CornellLaw #CornellLawClinics
Apr 22
We pride ourselves on being one of the top law schools in the nation, offering our students the chance to "do the greatest good" once they leave our institution. Admitted Student Day, is an annual event here at Cornell Law School, which provides admitted students with a chance to learn more about our school and the classes we offer, meet the wonderful faculty and staff we have here, as well as tour the law school and participate in a mock class! This year, our second Admitted Student Day, this Friday, April 12, has a record number of students attending! It all starts here for our students, and we can’t wait to begin this journey with them on their path to becoming “lawyers in the best sense!” #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood
Apr 10
Last week, the Cornell Law Community came together to support the next generation of Cornell lawyers. Thank you so much to everyone who donated, you showed up and made a remarkable impact all across our school. Another successful #CornellGivingDay! Here`s a pic of Dean Jens Ohlin and everyone`s favorite, Touchdown the Bear!
Mar 18
Here at Cornell Law School (CLS), we pride ourselves on being able to help students grow and enhance their professional development skills, provide opportunities for students to connect with our vast alumni network, and more! Professional Development Bootcamp is one of the many great events CLS offers each year to further help cultivate these experiences for our students. For more information on events like Bootcamp, visit our website today! #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood
Mar 15