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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.

Today, we honor those who have served and continue to serve, including Lieutenant Commander James Kraemer ’15, an active-duty Navy Judge advocate and Cornell Law alum. 🇺🇸
In this video, James shares why he chose Cornell Law, what the school’s commitment to veterans means to him, and his advice for students considering their own path to law school.
Thank you, James, and thank you to all of our veterans. #VeteransDay #cornelllawclinics #cornelllaw
A little spooky, a lot of fun! 🎃 Cornell Law School got into the Halloween spirit with some creative costumes and plenty of tricks, treats, and festive fun. 👻#cornelllaw
September days at Cornell Law. ☀️🌳 Not a bad way to head into the weekend.
The Cornell Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic teamed up with Attorney Matt Gonnella to support a client in his habeas corpus case before a federal court. The client was lawfully working a steady job while awaiting his asylum hearing in the United States when he was unlawfully detained without notice in early 2026. Law students assisted with interviews and drafted initial pleadings. Last week, after nine months detained, their client was finally released! 

Thanks go to Matt Gonnella and Alejandra Moreno of Gonnella Law for representing the client, and to Cornell Law students Sofia Cuevas Dorador '26 and Matthew Charles '27 (pictured) for litigation support, supervised by Professor Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer (pictured).
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

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