Important Dates

Friday, October 2, 2026

• Deadline | Student-Parent Dependent Care Grant. Cornell students with or expecting children can apply for financial support through the Student-Parent Dependent Care Grant for the 2026–27 academic year | Learn more or apply

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• 1:00 PM | The Right to Read: A First Amendment Challenge to Book Bans. Join attorneys from the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic and a librarian for a conversation about the Clinic’s lawsuit challenging an Idaho book ban statute and the legal and constitutional stakes of book bans | Register
• 6:00 PM | The Librarians — Free Screening. Watch The Librarians, a documentary about librarians on the front lines of the national fight over book bans, followed by a panel discussion hosted by the First Amendment Clinic | Register

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• 12:15 PM | Spring 2027 Externship Information Session. Learn about qualifying placements, hours and units, the seminar, and the application process. The Pro Bono Scholars Program will also be discussed | Room 279, Cornell Law School, Ithaca, NY | Application deadline: January 8, 2027 | Join via Zoom | More information

Looking for more events

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

While you should transition now into outlining and review, you’re not alone. The Peer Advisors and I are here to help. Pick a day to do a deep dive on one subject. Condense your notes to just the key concepts/elements/factors. Do not just retype your notes. Do practice problems (we have some in the Lab), and we can give you feedback. You’ve got this!

Protocols Have Changed for Exam Administration
The Fall 2026 Exam Policies have been posted. Please review the policies and contact us with any questions.

Are You Enrolled in the Correct Number of Credits?
Please review your enrollment in your Student Center to confirm that you are (1) enrolled in the classes you expect and (2) for variable-credit courses, the correct number of credits.

Dean Ohlin’s Office Hours

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).

Career Days

• APALSA/SALSA/MENALSA Academy 2026 | October 2–3, 2026

Explore job and career opportunities for Cornell Law students

• Volunteer – Professor Krause: Professor Krause is seeking a volunteer to attend the LAW 6334 Negotiation Skills Workshop, October 5-10, and participate in negotiation pairings as needed. Preference will be given to students with negotiation experience who are comfortable with new and complex negotiations. The volunteer may also assist with creating video clips of student negotiations for class discussion.

• Research Assistants – Professor Leehi Yona is seeking 1-2 students to assist with research related to climate change and Congressional spending. Tasks will involve evaluating appropriations data and comparing them to climate programs. The position requires 5-10 hours/week during the fall semester, with possible continuation into the spring. To apply: Email Professor Leehi Yona at ly448@cornell.edu and Sarah Carpenter at sarahcarpenter@cornell.edu with your CV, transcript, and relevant experience.
• Research Assistant – Professor Schwab is seeking a research assistant to help with the next edition of his Employment Law casebook. To apply: Email Professor Schwab at sjs15@cornell.edu with a copy of your CV and transcript. The position requires 5–10 hours per week, with the possibility of continuing in the spring semester. Students who have taken Employment Law are preferred.

• Research Assistants – Professor Jed Stiglitz: Professor Stiglitz is seeking up to five students to assist with research related to legal reasoning. Tasks will involve evaluating the quality of legal writing based on principles grounded in legal theory. To apply: Email Professor Jed Stiglitz at js2758@cornell.edu.

• RCC Office – 3L Position: The RCC Office is seeking one 3L for the 2026–2027 academic year to help Cornell students navigate University disciplinary matters. This is an opportunity to develop written and oral advocacy skills. To apply: Email Maren Geiger at mjg396@cornell.edu with a resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30
• Research Assistants – Professor Chantal Thomas: is seeking research assistants for projects in international trade, art, and migration law. A background in international law or domestic trade regulation is appreciated but not required. To apply: Email Melissa Marie Littlejohn mml255@cornell.edu with your program/year, area(s) of interest, relevant background, and availability.

• Research Assistants – Professor Giovanopoulou:  is seeking 1–2 RAs for various research projects, with preference for students interested in administrative law, legal history, international law, or jurisprudence. To apply: Email ag2562@cornell.edu with a CV, transcript, and short statement of interest.

• Teaching Assistants – HADM 3870 & HADM 4810: Professor Dave Sherwyn ’89 is seeking TAs for two hospitality course|. The course covers employment discrimination, premises liability, contracts, and the NLRA. HADM 4810 – Labor Relations in Hospitality: Responsibilities include attending class (optional for HADM 3870), holding office hours, helping with course exercises, and grading. To apply: Email dss18@cornell.edu.

• Carol Van Scoyoc Municipal Law Scholarship – Local and State Government Law Section | $5,000 Award | Deadline: October 16, 2026 | Open to law students enrolled at a New York law school who demonstrate academic excellence, an interest in public service, and an interest in local government law. Learn more and apply

• Salzburg Cutler Fellowship | Research paper preparation and presentation | Deadline: October 30, 2026 | Open to 2L, 3L, and limited LLM students. Supports students in preparing and presenting a research paper and receiving feedback from international law scholars and practitioners, with topics spanning public and private international law. Application details
• The Barnes Firm Law School Scholarship | Two $5,000 Awards | Deadline: October 30, 2026 | Open to U.S. citizens who are accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited law school, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate community involvement. Learn more and apply

• The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship | $5,000 Award | Deadline: November 9, 2026 | Open to 2L and 3L law students enrolled in a New York law school who are actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic or demonstrate a substantial interest in the legal rights of older adults or helping people with disabilities. Learn more and apply

• Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 Award | Deadline: November 9, 2026 | Open to 2L and 3L law students enrolled in a New York law school who demonstrate an interest in Elder Law and Special Needs and intend to practice in the field in Upstate New York after law school. 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 
• Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law | $7,000 Award | Deadline: December 4, 2026 | Open to law students with a diverse background enrolled at a New York law school, with an opportunity to gain health law experience with a healthcare attorney or facility in New York during the summer. Learn more and apply
• Real Property Law Section Memorial Scholarship | $7,500 Award | Deadline: December 7, 2026 | Open to second- and third-year law students who demonstrate academic excellence, public service, and high integrity; an interest in real property law is preferred. Learn more and apply

• Blakemore Freeman Fellowships | Fellowship for advanced study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, or Vietnamese in Asia | Deadline: December 30, 2026 | Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have completed at least three years of study of the relevant Asian language and are pursuing advanced language study. Learn more and apply

• Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships | Fellowship for advanced study of Chinese or Korean in East Asia | Deadline: December 30, 2026 | Open to U.S. and Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and foreign nationals studying at colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada, who intend to pursue doctoral-level study of pre-twentieth-century Chinese or Korean art history and have completed at least two years of college-level language study. 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?

1. In what year did Cornell Law School open its doors?
A) 1875
B) 1887
C) 1895
D) 1901

2. Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
A) Brown v. Board of Education
B) Marbury v. Madison
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Roe v. Wade

First 3 students to submit all correct answers win a prize!

Submit your answers: Cornell Law Trivia