Important Dates

• Sept. 8 — Add/Drop Period Ends
• September 11 — Equal Justice Works Career Fair Application & Interview Sign-Up Deadline
• October 8–9 — Equal Justice Works Career Fair.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 2

• 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Faculty Workshop Room Virtual Watch Party Lunch provided to the first 50 registrants From Imposter Syndrome to Professional Confidence: A Practical (Virtual) Workshop for Law Students and Early-Career Lawyers |ET Hughes Hall L28 – Zhu room

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Lab, 160 MTH | Meet the Peer Advisors, grab a snack, and check out the academic support resources available to you.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Braudy & Manker Workshop on Business Ethics in Engineering. Explore ethical challenges in engineering and AI through an interactive simulation focused on “Artificial Intelligence and the Debts of Computing| The Statler Hotel, Ithaca, NY | Eligibility: M.Eng., M.B.A., J.D., and senior undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in relevant fields | Free event with catered dinner. Limited guest rooms available for students traveling from Cornell Tech or outside Ithaca | Apply | More information

Looking for more events

Visit the Event Calendar on our webpage and mark your calendars for the events that interest you

Rhythm.

You made it through your first week—congratulations! You’re already learning the basics of the law school study cycle: Prepare → Participate → Review → Reflect

Right now, everything may take longer than expected. That’s normal! As you practice, you’ll become faster and figure out what study routine works best for you.

Make Time for YOU

When school gets busy, it’s easy to skip meals, exercise, sleep, or fun. Don’t! Build breaks into your schedule now. Your workload will grow, but so will your skills and efficiency.
Even an hour to relax each day can help you stay focused and energized. If you feel like you can’t find time for yourself, that’s a sign it may be time to rethink your schedule.

Need help? The PAs and I are here for you! Come to the Lab or reach out to schedule an appointment, and we can help you build a realistic study schedule.

PEER ADVISOR OPEN HOUSE:  Come to the Lab (160 MTH) this Thursday, September 3 from 12—1:30 to meet the Peer Advisors, have a snack, and check out the supplements.

Dean Ohlin will hold office hours for students on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students wishing to speak with the Dean may sign up in advance with Aurora Wulff via e-mail (aw879@cornell.edu).

Check Your Enrollment
Please review your enrollment in your Student Center to confirm that you are enrolled in the classes you expect and, for variable-credit courses, the correct number of credits. You can make credit adjustments in your Student Center until the end of the Add/Drop period.

Registration Forms
If you have been asked to participate in Supervised Teaching, Supervised Writing, Supervised Experiential Learning, Lawyering Honors Fellows Supervised Teaching, or other independent course, please submit the appropriate form now. You can locate all registration forms on our  Forms and Requests  page. Pay close attention to the deadlines on the form. Late forms will not be accepted.

Directed Reading
If you are participating in a Directed Reading course, the instructor will need to submit a Directed Reading Form. Students should not submit any forms for Directed Reading.

Adding or Dropping Upper-class Courses

• Law Courses: Students may add or drop enrollment courses until Friday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Changes to your schedule can be made through your Student Center.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Add/Drop Period Ends: 8 at 11:59 p.m.
• View other important dates on the Registrar’s Page

Resources and opportunities to support your career journey.

JD Career Resources
The JD Student Handbook offers career resources to help you get started, including guidance on resumes, cover letters, and application tracking.

LL.M. Career Resources
The LL.M. Career Resources Box includes guides for resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, and application tracking, as well as the LL.M. Career Development Checklist. You can also access the presentation from 8.10.26 if you missed it and the LL.M. Career Development Checklist. We encourage you to begin preparing your resume and updating your LinkedIn as soon as possible.

Symplicity Access
Incoming 1L JD and LL.M. students: activate your Symplicity account using the login information sent to your Cornell email. Symplicity features career events and job opportunities throughout the year.

Equal Justice Works Career Fair
Explore public interest legal opportunities at the Equal Justice Works Career Fair. This year’s event will be held on October 8th and 9th from 9:00 am-6:00 pm on both dates. Cornell Law School will cover the $25 registration fee for students who apply and submit materials for at least one position. Please email al992@cornell.edu if you need the registration code or with any questions/concerns.

The Law Library is here to support you throughout the semester.

Research Help: lawref@cornell.edu | Study Rooms & Circulation: lawcirc@cornell.edu | Visit our website for library hours, course reserves, food and drink policies, self-checkout tips, and more.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer with the Tenants Advocacy Program (TAP)

Cornell Law students, including 1Ls and LLMs, can gain hands-on experience providing free legal assistance to local tenants under attorney supervision. Remote and flexible, 4–6 hrs/week. Hours count toward New York’s 50-hour pro bono requirement.

INFO SESSION: Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. | MTH 279| For more details and how to apply, click here.

Explore job and career opportunities for Cornell Law students

• Law School Ambassador – Cornell Law Admissions: Cornell Law Admissions is seeking current 2L students to lead campus tours, support admissions events, and engage with prospective students. Qualifications: Strong academic record and excellent communication skills; customer service, public speaking, or leadership experience preferred. To apply: Submit your resume and 1–2-page Ambassador Statement to kd536@cornell.edu by September 15 at 5:00 p.m.

• Research Assistant – Professor John Blume: Professor Blume is seeking 2L or 3L students to assist with research projects relating to capital punishment. To apply: Send your resume to jb94@cornell.edu.

• Clinic Simulation Actors / Mock Clients – Entrepreneurship Law Clinic: The Entrepreneurship Law Clinic is seeking 1–2 upper-year Cornell Law students, including graduate students, to serve as mock business clients for a fall student training simulation. Time commitment: ~20 hours total, including 4–6 Tuesday classes (10:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.), one additional meeting, and light preparation. Compensation: $16.85/hour. To apply: Email Robert MacKenzie with your class year, availability, and subject line “ELC – ACTOR APP – [YOUR NAME].” Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have a valid Social Security number. Positions are first-come, first-served.

• Student Director – Center for Law and AI: The Cornell Law School Center for Law and AI is hiring a Student Director for the coming academic year. The role involves developing programs, assisting with grants, and supporting Center initiatives. Time commitment: ~5 hours/week. To apply: Email Professor Jed Stiglitz with your CV and cover letter, including two ideas you would like to implement as Student Director.

Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition | Up to $10,000 in Scholarships | Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026 | Open to law students nationwide, this annual competition develops skills in brief writing and oral advocacy. Learn more and register

Equal Justice Works Fellowship | Public Interest Fellowship | Deadline: September 17, 2026 | Fellowship opportunity for law students and recent graduates pursuing careers in public interest law | Applicant guide|Learn more and apply|Please email al992@cornell.edu if you would like assistance with your application materials or would like them reviewed prior to submission.

NAPABA Law Foundation Fall Scholarships | Up to $7,500 Award | Deadline: September 23, 2026 | Open to law students nationwide who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, financial need, and a commitment to serving the Asian Pacific American community. Learn more and apply

Wells Call Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship|$2,500 Award | Deadline: December 2, 2026 | Open to eligible law students. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay on changing a state or federal law and its potential impact. Learn more and apply 

Nix Patterson Legal Scholarship Award | $5,000 Award | Deadline: December 31, 2026 | Open to students attending an accredited law school who demonstrate academic excellence and community service. Learn more and apply

THINK YOU KNOW CORNELL LAW?

What was the original name of the Cornell Law Review when it was founded in 1915?

A. Cornell Legal Review
B. Cornell Law Quarterly
C. Cornell Legal Quarterly
D. Cornell Journal of Law

Submit your answer

*First 3 students with correct answers win a prize. Winners will be emailed.