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As a small law school in the midst of a large university, Cornell Law School offers the best of both worlds – an intimate, scholarly environment within which to study the law, and an array of resources capable of serving the needs of thousands.

The following links contain information which we believe will be of the greatest use to our students, but this list is by no means exhaustive.

If you seek information or assistance not readily accessible from these links, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students or visit the Current Student Community site.

“People from all over the world gathered to make the most of the unique opportunity of studying and helping others.”

Micaela Ossio Maguina LL.M. '19

Law School Resources

Cornell University Resources

CU Info

Cornell Health
Counseling and psychological services, including Let’s (Tele) Talk program

Sexual Harassment and Assault – Response and Education (SHARE)
Links to helpful resources including police, medical care, counseling and reporting, and complaint advisors

Cornell Caring Community
Extensive listing of support resources available throughout Cornell University, as well as in Ithaca and Tompkins County for students’ emotional, physical, social, financial, and family needs.

Students with Families

Cornell University

Health Resources

Health and Safety

Healthcare

For a small city, Ithaca has comprehensive and high-quality healthcare. Service organizations and advocacy groups have an active voice in the local community.

At Cornell University, health insurance is required, and Cornell offers a first-rate, low-cost, student health insurance. If you come with your own health insurance plan, be sure to contact the Cornell Law School Financial Aid office, which will provide you with information to opt-out of the student health insurance plan.

Cornell Resources

Gannett Health Services
Ho Plaza
(607) 255-5155
Student health center adjacent to the Law School. Visit for all types of illnesses, wellness, and mental health concerns. Gannett offers physical therapy at a satellite location.

Student Disability Services (SDS)
(607) 254-4545
Provides services to students with disabilities and special needs.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
(607) 255-5155
Need someone to talk to regarding a minor or more serious mental health issue? CAPS can help. They will refer you to someone in the area, if they feel it is necessary.

Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service (EARS)
(607) 255-3277
Provides peer counseling. In addition to EARS is HAVEN, an outreach service for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender community at Cornell.

Local Resources

Cayuga Medical Center
101 Dates Drive (on the other side of Cayuga Lake)
(607) 274-4011
This is the Ithaca’s local hospital. There is a convenient care branch that treats patients with non-emergency cases. This is located at the intersection of Uptown Road and Warren Road in Lansing, (607) 274-4150.

Tompkins County Department of Health
This site offers everything from environmental health to a listing of immunization clinics in the county.

American Cancer Society
21 Adams Street (District office)
Endicott, NY 13760
(800) 227-2345

American Red Cross
Schedules of local blood drives.

Safety

Cornell Police