It’s Week 5—you’ve made it one-third of the way through your first semester!  Take stock of what you’ve accomplished.  Well done!  You should also start thinking about exams.  Come see me or the peer advisors to evaluate your issue-spotting and analysis skills.  There is a workshop on Tuesday, September 22 to help with that—check the Canvas page for your section’s time.

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.

CAREER RESOURCES

• JD Student Handbook: Head to the Student Handbook for a comprehensive guide to career matters, including the 0L Resources to get you started on revising your resume, cover letter, and creating an application tracker.
• LL.M. Career Resources Box: Explore the LL.M. Career Resources Box. This includes guides on how to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other application materials, information on how to update your LinkedIn, and a sample tracker to keep tabs of your progress. You can also access the presentation from 9.15.26 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.
• LL.M. Appointments: Individual advising appointments are open. LL.M. students may make appointments only with Emily Behrmann-Baskin and may do so through the Bookings Page. Please review the resume guidebook and template resumes available in the LL.M. Career Resources Box before your appointment and update your resume accordingly. At least 24 hours before your appointment, please email your resume to erb268@cornell.edu.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

• U.S. Army JAG Corps | Learn about practicing law as an Army Judge Advocate, including legal practice areas, the application process, and opportunities to serve as an Army lawyer. Application deadline: October 1, 2026, for the 2L Summer Internship, Active Duty, and Army Reserve programs. More information | Virtual Information Session: Thurs. September 24 | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Join the session
• Lieff Cabraiser Plaintiffs Law Coalition Presentation | Fri. September 18 | 12:10 p.m. | Room 186 |  RSVP
• Simpson Thacher 1L Reception | Wed. September 23 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Argos Warehouse |RSVP
• Davis Polk 1L Reception | Thurs. September 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Statler | RSVP
• Paul Hastings Business of Law Presentation | Fri. September 25 | 12:10 p.m. | MTH 184 | RSVP
• Equal Justice Works Career Fair | October 8–9

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

• OutLaw 2026 |September 25–26, 2026
• Veterans Career Day 2026  |September 26, 2026

• Join the Cornell Law Squash Association | Players of all experience levels are welcome. Complete the activity waiver by Monday, September 21, and select “Cornell Law Squash Association” as your designated group. The Fall Tournament begins this week, with players grouped by experience level. Complete the waiver | Sign up for the tournament

Explore job and career opportunities for Cornell Law students

• 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 23
• 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.

• 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
• 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
• 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

Flu Shots: Protect yourself this fall with a free flu shot. Cornell’s fall flu vaccine clinics begin September 15 and are held at locations across campus. To learn more and sign up: Visit Cornell Health’s flu vaccination page.

Fall Counseling Groups: Cornell Health’s fall counseling groups begin soon, with free CAPS-led groups focused on anxiety and depression, OCD, body image, substance use, and more. Most groups are open to graduate and professional students. To learn more: Visit Cornell Health’s group counseling page.

CAPS “Let’s Talk” Drop-In Hours | Connect informally with a Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) counselor at drop-in hours offered Monday–Friday at various campus locations and by Zoom. No appointment necessary. Learn more.

Well-Being Coaching | Work with a Well-being Coach to identify your strengths and values and create and work toward your well-being goals. Free and available to all students. Learn more.

Jane M.G. Foster was one of only two women in Cornell Law School’s Class of 1918. She graduated near the top of her class, earned Order of the Coif, and served as an editor of the Cornell Law Quarterly. After graduation, however, no law firm would hire her as an attorney. She instead worked as a legal assistant in New York City, where she developed expertise in corporate restructuring.

Foster later used her business and financial expertise to build a successful investment career and became one of Cornell Law School’s greatest benefactors. Today, her legacy continues at Cornell Law through the Jane Foster Addition to Myron Taylor Hall, as well as a scholarship and an endowed professorship.