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News | November 11
Cornell Law Veterans Law Practicum Wins VA Recognition for Iraq War Veteran 
News | November 3
Scholarly Leadership to Protect and Strengthen Democracy
News | November 2
Prosecutors invoke gender stereotypes in capital cases against women
News | November 2
Clarisse Allehaut '28 and Abigail Srulevich '28 Prevail in Cuccia Cup Moot Court
“Being a lawyer in the best sense means when something good happens to you or when something benefits you, you want to pass that good onto others and you want to share with others.”
Lisa Vigilante '25
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning at Cornell Law School is a central part of our educational model. A robust set of clinical courses helps students move beyond the classroom into the world of practice; the Lawyering Program focuses on teaching the real-life skills employed by practicing attorneys, and externships around the country and across the globe put classroom learning into practice.
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Scholarly Leadership to Protect and Strengthen Democracy
The Cornell Center on Democracy brings scholars together to explore new ideas, inform policy, and strengthen democratic institutions in the United States and around the world.
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Prosecutors invoke gender stereotypes in capital cases against women
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Frank Pasquale on Who Gets Sued When AI goes Roque
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John Blume On Possibility of Another Execution Attempt on Christa Pike
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James Grimmelmann on Meta using AI to Pull Content from Web Sites
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FORUM Spring 2026
Through the perspectives of faculty, students, and practitioners, this issue of Forum explores how the legal profession can harness AI’s potential while preserving the human judgment, accountability, and ethical responsibility at the heart of the law.
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
Nov 11
Clarisse Allehaut `28 and Abigail Srulevich `28 Prevail in Cuccia Cup Moot Court
A great weekend of advocacy at Cornell Law School. More than 50 students competed in the 49th annual Francis P. Cuccia Family Moot Court Competition, with Clarisse Allehaut ’28 and Abigail Srulevich ’28 taking home the 2026 Cuccia Cup
Read more about the competition, the finalists, and the federal judges who joined us for the weekend by clicking the link in our bio.
Nov 2
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
Oct 30
Autumn at Cornell Law. 🍂
Oct 23
September days at Cornell Law. ☀️🌳 Not a bad way to head into the weekend.
Sep 25
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).
Sep 23
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
Sep 17
Earlier today, Cornell Companion pets gave students a chance to take a break, reset, and get some much-needed animal time during the busy school day. 🐶🦙❤️
Sep 15
Week 3 is underway! #cornelllaw #fallvibes #cornelluniversity
Sep 8
A meaningful day at Cornell Law School.
The Cornell Law community joined distinguished members of Thailand’s legal community for the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement first established in 2007, marking nearly two decades of academic exchange, professional collaboration, and friendship.
Dean Jens Ohlin and Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff joined members of the Thai Bar, including The Honorable Chief Justice Adisak Tantiwong, and the Thailand Institute of Justice, including Professor Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak, LL.M. ’83, for this special occasion.
The gathering also included a tribute to the life and legacy of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, LL.M. ’02, J.S.D. ’05, who passed away in June, and to her enduring commitment to justice and public service.
Sep 1
Throwback Thursday 📸 A look back at last week`s new student orientation, as students explored Ithaca, made new connections, and began finding their place in the Cornell Law community. ❤️
Welcome to Ithaca, and welcome to Cornell Law!
Welcome to all of our new students, and here’s to a great year ahead! #CornellLaw #ThrowbackThursday #CornellLawSchool #BackToSchool
Aug 27
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
Aug 24