Non-Academic Matters
Bar Admission
Graduates of the Law School sit for state bar examinations in many states. In the most recent examination year, the three most common jurisdictions were New York, California, and Washington, D.C.
Each state sets its own requirements for admission including curricular requirements. Each student is responsible for knowing the bar admission requirements in any state where they wish to practice, and for satisfying that state bar’s curricular requirements, which are available on the NCBE website In addition, a state bar may impose other requirements such as a pro bono requirement. All candidates seeking admission in New York will need to file documentation showing that they have completed 50 hours of qualifying pro bono work as well as take the New York law course and pass the New York law exam. For more information, please refer to the New York Board of Law Examiners website
The rules of certain states (not New York) require either notification to the bar admission authorities of intent to begin the study of law or registration with the authorities when law studies begin. Students should obtain instructions from the proper source (usually the state board of bar examiners or the clerk of the court of highest jurisdiction) in the state in which they intend to practice. Failure to comply with the instructions may substantially delay admission to the bar as well as increase costs. For current bar requirements, students should consult The Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, published annually by the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar and the National Conference of Bar Examiners. A copy is available online on the NCBE Publications or in hard copy at the Law School Registrar’s office, 160 Myron Taylor Hall.
Ongoing Duty to Update Law School Application
Any student matriculating at Cornell Law School consents to the mutual exchange of information, for educational and bar admission purposes, between the school and the bar examiners or other authorities of any jurisdiction to which that student seeks admission. That information includes the student’s record, which encompasses the law school application. First-year students have until October 1st of their first year to disclose anything not in their admissions application.
The Law School expects and assumes that students have been completely candid in their application. However, students have an ongoing duty to update the Law School immediately in writing if there are any changes, revisions, or omissions to the information submitted in their Cornell Law School application. This ongoing duty to update applies to the entire application, including the character and fitness inquiries, and to conduct that occurred both prior to and after enrollment. The ongoing duty to update includes the duty to provide all supporting documentation.
Procedures for Updating Pre-Enrollment Information
J.D and LL.M Students must notify the Dean of Students, or the Director of the Law, Technology & Entrepreneurship Program (for Tech LLM Students) in writing of any changes, revisions, or omissions regarding pre-enrollment incidents responsive to the admissions application as soon as possible after the incident occurs by submitting the Admissions Application-Character and Fitness Amendment Request Form.
Students must disclose all responsive pre-enrollment information on or before October 1 of the first year of enrollment. The Law School will not accept disclosures received after that date. Please review Law School Procedures for Admissions Application Supplements, below, for additional information.
Procedures for Updating Post-Enrollment Information
J.D and LL.M Students must notify the Dean of Student or the Director of the Law, Technology & Entrepreneurship Program (for Tech LLM Students) in writing of any changes, revisions, or omissions responsive to the admissions application as soon as possible after the incident occurs. Email disclosures are sufficient.
Penalties for Application Omissions
The failure to promptly disclose information responsive to the admissions application, or the disclosure itself depending on its nature, may result in cancellation of any scholarship, withdrawal of a student’s admission offer, honor code proceedings, dismissal from Cornell Law School, rescission or cancellation of any degree conferred by Cornell Law School, or other disciplinary sanctions, including reporting to the state bar authorities in the jurisdictions where a student registers for the bar exam.
Character and Fitness
Students should be aware that all state bar authorities will request the Dean of the Law School or the Dean of Students to certify that an applicant is of good moral character and fit to be a member of the bar. Students should direct questions or concerns about this process to the Dean of Students.
Communication
Bulletin Boards (Ithaca Campus)
There are bulletin boards throughout the building for student announcements. Comments and suggestions should be directed to the CLSA President.
The bulletin board outside of the Dean of Students office is for campus updates and scholarship announcements. If a student has something to be posted on that board, please bring it to the Dean of Students office for approval.
Students at Cornell Law School use the Cornell University email system. This system is accessed using the student’s CU Net ID, which is provided by the University. Email is used as a significant means of communication between faculty, staff, and students. All students are expected to read their email on a daily basis. Additionally, emails sent to and from Cornell accounts should reflect the decorum and discernment expected of members of a professional school community. For additional information please contact the CIT Helpdesk by email or at (1-607-255-8990).
Law School Directory
The Law School provides an annual online directory providing faculty, student, and staff photos and a local student address directory available only to the law school community. In addition, the Career Development Office publishes a separate student photo directory for employers who interview on campus or at our job fairs.
Mail (Ithaca Campus Only)
U.S. mail and express mail are delivered Monday through Friday to the mailroom located at 228 Hughes Hall. Personal mail should be directed to a student’s residence. Standard U.S. stamps are available from the mailroom (no more than ten stamps a day). A U.S. outgoing mailbox is located along Central Avenue in front of Anabel Taylor Hall. The U.S. Postal Service also offers mailing services at the Cornell Post Market on the upper level of The Cornell Store on Ho Plaza.
Scoops
Scoops is the Law School’s weekly newsletter and is delivered to students’ Cornell email addresses every Monday morning during the semester while classes are in session. Students are responsible for knowing the information in Scoops, so please make a habit of reading it. Student organizations are strongly encouraged to list events in the Scoops weekly calendar if they are not listed in the Calendar of Events of the Law School. Items may be submitted via email to the Scoops email no later than Thursday at noon.
Cornell Law Forum
The Cornell Law Forum is published by Cornell Law School each spring and winter. The Forum consists of articles, profiles, news of the law school, alumni news, and class notes. Students are occasionally asked to contribute news items about Law School events.
Website
Students may access the school’s website here.
Information Technologies
Having a laptop computer is required for Law School. Students purchasing a laptop computer for school should review the student computer recommendation page for more information, particularly concerning exams and online instruction.
Cornell University and Cornell Law School provide students with a variety of computer services. All students have access to the wireless network, e-mail and calendar, and printing. For more information on these, and other services available to students, please review Student IT Resources.
All students are required to own a laptop to take exams, which are administered electronically at Cornell Law School via Exam4 by Extegrity. Minimum requirements for Exam 4 can be found here, though we encourage you to make sure your system has at least 16GB of RAM and at least a 256GB hard drive. While Cornell Law School does not recommend a make, model, or source for laptops, the Cornell Store offers computers for purchase. More information can be found here.
For additional information, please contact the IT Service Desk online or at (607-255-5500).
Cornell Store
Law School books can be purchased from the Cornell Store. Regular hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. For information, at (1-607-255-4111). The Cornell Store website. A link is available from the law school registrar’s site, which provides textbook and other course material information for law courses.
Disciplinary Procedures
Law students’ interactions and behavior are regulated by five different documents: this Student Handbook, the Cornell University Code of Conduct and related procedures, the Law School Code of Academic Integrity (Honor Code), and the Standards for Professional Conduct Within the Cornell Law School. Students at the Cornell Tech Campus must also abide by the Tech Campus’s Standards for Professional Conduct.
Code of Conduct
The Campus Code of Conduct prescribes substantive rules of non-academic student conduct. Questions about the Campus Code of Conduct and related procedures should be directed to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards email or at (500 Day Hall, 1-607-255-4680).
The Student Code of Conduct and the Student Code of Conduct Procedure are intended to preserve a higher education community and residential campus where ‘any person’ in the community can pursue their education in a secure and nourishing environment.
Law School Code of Academic Integrity
The Law School Code of Academic Integrity is the Law School’s separate code of academic integrity, which we often refer to as the Honor Code. Cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation in the placement process, and violation of exam procedures are among the behaviors prohibited by the Honor Code. Questions about the Honor Code should be directed to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Standards for Professional Conduct Within the Cornell Law School
The Standards for Professional Conduct Within the Cornell Law School is an aspirational code adopted by the Law School faculty in 1994.
Employment (Ithaca Campus)
Career Development Office
The Career Development Office (128 Hughes Hall) is here to counsel students when defining their career path, educate students on diverse legal career options, collaborate with student groups to present relevant programming, provide helpful resources, and connect with legal employers and alumni.
Students can access The Career Development Office website, and can also reach the Office by email or at (1-607-255-5873).
Public Service Engagement
The Career Development Office works with students pursuing employment in public service, which includes government agencies, public defender and prosecutorial offices, and non-profits both in the
U.S. and abroad. The office is available to discuss the many ways in which to incorporate public service into any career path and to discuss the specifics of loan repayment assistance through Cornell’s Loan Repayment Program, the externship program, and opportunities for pro bono service. Students can reach the office by email, or at (1-607-255-3597).
Judicial Engagement
Students and alumni interested in pursuing post-graduate judicial clerkships should reach the office by email. Resources for clerkship candidates can be found at Judicial Clerkships
Private Sector Engagement
The office works with students and alumni to provide robust opportunities in the most elite and prestigious firms and businesses from around the world. Contact us to discuss your plans, goals, and ideas.
Part-Time Employment During School
Cornell Law students are not expected to work but rather are expected to dedicate their time and attention to their studies as full-time students. Students who choose to work part-time during the academic year are strongly encouraged to limit their employment obligations to no more than 20 hours per week. First-year students are not encouraged to work during the school year, especially during the first semester. A number of part-time student jobs are available at the Law School and the University during the academic year mostly for second and third-year law students. Positions at the Law School include research assistants for the faculty, teaching assistants in a number of courses, tour guides, computer lab consultants, as well as a number of administrative support positions. Available positions in the Law School are generally listed in the weekly Law School activities newsletter, Scoops, or by an e- mail notice. Positions in other areas of the University, as well as the University Counsel’s Office, are available from time to time and are often listed in Scoops or on the Student Employment website.
The first step interested students should take in seeking employment at the University (or in public or non-profit agencies in town) is determining if they qualify for federal work-study funds. This is done in the Financial Aid Office of the Law School. Work-study funding significantly reduces the cost of employment at the Law School and permits more students to be employed. Students who do receive an offer of employment at the school must complete appointment papers prior to the start of their employment. Students will need to bring appropriate documents to verify their employment eligibility. To find out what documents are required for employment, as well as any questions regarding the student appointment process, questions may be directed to Law School Human Resources (G58 Hughes Hall, or at 1-607-255-4299)
Public Interest Opportunities, Including Volunteer and Pro Bono
Term-time pro bono opportunities with various organizations are available. The Director of Public Interest and Community Engagement offers support for students to assist legal services providers during Spring Break or work with local legal services organizations to serve the community. In addition, the Career Services Office administers the Frank H. T. Rhodes and the Rubinstein Fellowship. These fellowships provide up to two years of post-graduate paid opportunities to new Cornell Law School graduates who, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, create projects to further the delivery of legal services to underserved communities. Contact the Career Services Office by email, (128 Hughes Hall, or at 1-607- 255-3597) for more information.
Employment for Spouses/Partners
Due to Ithaca’s small size (30,000 plus 20,000 students), employment can be difficult to find, and spouses/partners should be prepared for a job hunt that lasts at least several months. All available positions with the University are posted and must be applied for online. Additional resources can be found on the Graduate Schools webpage for Students with Partners and Families.
Career Development for the Tech LLM Program
Career development for the Cornell Tech LLM Program is provided by the Director and Assistant Director for the Law, Technology & Entrepreneurship Program.
Facilities (Ithaca Campus)
Cornell Law School is located on the University’s central campus at 524 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853. Three buildings comprise the Law School’s facilities:
- Myron Taylor Hall, where most classrooms, the Moot Court Room, the Law Library, Copper Horse Café, and some administrative offices are housed, including the Registrar’s Office.
- Hughes Hall where most student-facing administrative offices and Clinical Programs are located.
- Jane Foster Addition where the Berger Atrium and many faculty offices are located.
Building Hours
Students have access to most Law School entrance doors with their Cornell ID card. Law School students, faculty, and staff have access to the building at all hours. Students should not prop building doors open. The security of our building requires the continuing vigilance of all Law School community members.
*Special holidays, exams, and summer hours are posted on outside doors.
Law School ID
Law students must keep their ID cards with them at all times. The ID card serves as a key card permitting access to the Law School buildings. The University Bursar’s Office charges a fee to replace lost ID cards.
Law School Nametag
Each law student receives a magnetic name tag during Orientation. The nametag identifies the student as a member of the Law School community. The nametag also serves as a ticket for entry to Law School community events.
Building Maintenance
Any maintenance issues in the Law School, including classroom conditions, should be brought to the attention of the Law School Facilities Department email (G62 Myron Taylor Hall, 607-255-3556).
Postering Policy
The Law School abides by the policy and procedures for posting material as outlined in the current University Postering Policy. The Law School Facilities Department is responsible for what is placed upon or attached to the walls of the building. Materials may not be attached to walls, doors, or windows either inside or outside the building without prior approval from the Facilities Manager (Christopher Arnold, G62 Myron Taylor Hall, or at 607-279-8763). If students have questions regarding the posting of materials in the Law School, the Law School Postering Policy is available at the Registrar’s website, under Law School policies.
Recycling
Recycling of certain materials and items is mandatory throughout New York State. Recycling must separate recyclable newspapers, glass bottles, metal cans, corrugated cardboard, and batteries from the trash. The Law School has specially marked garbage cans throughout the building: green for cans and bottles, and blue for paper. Corrugated cardboard should be discarded in the blue dumpster in the loading dock behind the Law School. Contact Facilities (G62 Myron Taylor Hall, or at 607-255-3556) with any questions.
Smoking Policy
Cornell University Policy 8.7, governs smoking and the use of e-cigarettes on campus. Individuals are prohibited from smoking or carrying lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) in any indoor facilities, enclosed bus stops, and university-owned or controlled vehicles, as well as within twenty-five feet of the entrance to any university-owned or controlled building.
Saperston Student Lounge
The Saperston Student Lounge is located on the ground floor of Myron Taylor Hall in room G65 and is open to law students twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, subject to any limitations placed on overall Law School access due to public health concerns.
Faculty Committees
Each year the Dean of the Law School appoints faculty and senior administrators to committees involved in policy decisions at the Law School. Most of the faculty committees have a student representative as a voting member. The CLSA Board selects the student representatives. Committee assignments will be announced in Scoops or on the student listserv. Students are encouraged to communicate their concerns about committee topics directly with the student representative or the Committee Chair.
Financial Matters
Bursar Bills
The University Bursar Office bills Cornell University tuition and room and board charges. These charges are posted to a student’s bursar account in July and December and must be paid in full prior to registration deadlines. It is possible that some charges may not be listed on the initial bill and will appear on a future bill. A student must be prepared to pay any charges appearing on a subsequent bill even though the student has received a financial aid refund before the charges were applied. Finance charges may be accrued for any outstanding balance not paid by posted due dates here. For more information about bursar bills visit the Office of Bursar website, or contact the University Bursar Office by email (260 Day Hall, or at 1-607-255-2336)
Financial Aid
Financial aid at Cornell Law School is comprised of loans, institutional grants and scholarships, and federal work-study. Institutional grant and scholarship awards are committed for a three-year period and are generally not adjusted after matriculation.
Students who are not currently registered at Cornell Law School are not eligible to receive Cornell Law School grants or scholarships. For more information, contact the Cornell Law School Financial Aid (Office: 115 Myron Taylor Hall, or at 1-607-255-5141)
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Cornell Law School Financial Aid Applicants
Federal regulations (General Provision CRF 668.1) require that Cornell University review the academic progress of students who apply for and/or receive financial assistance. Satisfactory academic progress is comprised of three areas as required by federal regulations. A student must complete their degree within a specified period, demonstrate they are making progress towards the completion of their degree by earning a minimum number of credit hours each semester, and achieve a GPA that is consistent with meeting graduation requirements. This regulation applies to each financial aid applicant, whether a previous recipient or not. The Law School’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Law School Emergency Funds Loans (Ithaca Campus)
Short-term emergency loans are available for students awaiting the disbursement of financial aid. These loans can only be requested once a semester and are generally available within three business days. For more information, contact the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Office (115 Myron Taylor Hall, or at 1- 607- 255-5141)
Grants (Ithaca Campus)
Students experiencing a temporary hardship beyond their control may also apply for an award from the Lukingbeal Fund. The Lukingbeal Fund is designed for unexpected situations, such as food insecurity, necessary medical or dental procedures not covered by the student’s health insurance, or travel for a family emergency. Grant funding is limited. Students may apply for an emergency grant from the Lukingbeal Fund by completing the Lukingbeal Fund application.
Public Interest Fellowships (Ithaca Campus)
Another source of funding for public interest and private non-profit summer jobs is the student- organized Public Interest Fellowship (PIF) program. Students raise money through a variety of activities including the PIF Cabaret and direct contributions from faculty, staff, and students. The Public Interest Law Union (PILU) announces meetings about the PIF application process during the fall semester. For information, contact the student Chair of the PILU or the Office of Public Service (128 Hughes Hall, or at 1-607-255-3597).
Public Interest Loan Repayment Assistance Plan (Ithaca Campus)
Cornell Law School offers a post-graduation Public Interest Loan Repayment Assistance Plan for students who are employed in public interest positions. A description of the LRAP is available in the Law School Financial Aid Office or on the web.
Summer Work Study Grants (Ithaca Campus)
Many first and second-year law students obtain unpaid summer employment in the public or private non-profit sector. Work-study grants may be available through the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Office for such employment. For more information, contact Cornell Law School Financial Aid Office (115 Myron Taylor Hall, or at 1-607-255-5141).
Food (Ithaca Campus)
Cornell Dining
Cornell’s Campus Life Dining has earned a reputation as one of the best dining services in the country. It offers a wide variety of meal plans, ranging from lunches only, Monday through Friday, to a full-board plan. A Campus Life plan, implemented for graduate and professional students, is “Meals by Design.” This debit card plan allows for cash-free purchasing at any Campus Life dining facility. Co-op dining eliminates the need for cash; it is tax-free and can be paid for in installments or all at once.
For further information, including hours of operation for Campus Life dining facilities, contact the Campus Life Co-op Dining Office website (201 Robert Purcell Community Center, or at 1-607-255-8582).
Food and Beverage Policy for Classrooms
With the consent of the instructor during Law School classes and examinations, nonalcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea, and soda are permitted in classrooms if in a container with a cap or a lid. Also with the instructor’s consent, it is permissible to eat foods that will not disturb others or damage the furniture or carpets.
Legal Information Institute (LII)
The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School is the oldest provider of free U.S. legal information on the Internet. Motivated by its founders’ belief that access to the laws that govern society is a fundamental tenet of effective government, LII explores and develops new technologies that make it easier for people to find and understand the law. Last year, more than 40 million visitors to the LII’s website accessed more than 160 million pages of content, including both primary sources like the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations and secondary materials such as the student-authored Supreme Court Bulletin Previews, the Women & Justice Collection, and the WEX online legal reference. LII staff work with students in disciplines such as law, computer science, and information science to build features and collections that fulfill the mission of providing open access to the law. Law students can work for the LII in various capacities, ranging from legal research and writing to serving as law domain experts alongside computer and information science students on interdisciplinary project teams. The LII generally seeks out law students to work on projects as needed by advertising in Scoops.
Library
The Cornell Law Library is one of the nation’s foremost centers for domestic, foreign, and international legal research. The majestic Gould Reading Room has been named one of the most beautiful college libraries in the world. With its extensive print, digital, and special collections, the Law Library is the hub for in-depth scholarly legal research on myriad subjects.
The Reading Room is open to law students 24/7 with keycard access. The law library circulation desk is open to check out books, phone chargers, umbrellas, and more until 8 pm most weekdays except for Friday. To find information about circulation desk hours, law students should visit our hours page. Study spaces are located throughout all six floors of the library; a study space reservation system enables students to arrange group or quiet study spaces on select floors in advance. For questions about law library access, students should contact the circulation desk by email or at (607 255-7236).
Law research librarians are available throughout the year to answer questions about research and for consultation on research sources, topics, and strategies. To contact law librarians with a research question or request a consultation, law students can email. A law librarian will respond within 24 hours to the request Mondays-Fridays from 9 am-5 pm.
A wide range of electronic books, tools, and study aids are available for borrowing and can be found in the library catalog. We offer dozens of databases which can be accessed off campus, as well as research guides that assist law students in conducting legal and scholarly research. Law students will also be receiving biweekly emails from Keywords, the law library newsletter that provides ongoing research tips and updates throughout the academic year.
Law Librarians teach legal research classes to first-year J.D. students in their Lawyering course and LL.M. students in their Introduction to American Legal System and Principles of American Legal Writing courses. Students also have the opportunity to earn credit in advanced, experiential legal research courses taught by law librarians. These courses target students’ areas of interest and topical issues in the legal profession such as business, technology, international law, and critical evaluation of legal information literacy in an age of AI.
Notary Public
Several staff members at the Law School are public notaries. Please contact the Dean of Students Office or the Registrar’s Office to learn more about notaries currently in the building.
Room Reservations (Ithaca Campus)
Law School student groups may reserve rooms in Myron Taylor Hall for a meeting or event. The ability to reserve rooms is subject to current Cornell public health guidelines. Please refer to the Event Planning web page for instructions and access information.
Generally, rooms in Myron Taylor Hall are not available for use by organizations not affiliated with the Law School. Law School student organizations may only do so in limited circumstances with advance permission from the Dean of Students Office.
Student Activities (Ithaca Campus)
Student groups are encouraged to organize and sponsor intellectual and social events throughout the academic year. A comprehensive description of funding sources, policies, and procedures is available on the Student Activities website.
Student groups utilize the Cornell University Campus Groups platform to manage group membership, send e-mails to group members, and request funding through GPSAFC. Students with questions about event planning should contact the Dean of Students Office.
Student Organization Journals
There are presently four student-run journals at the law school. The writing competition referred to in the following descriptions of the Cornell International Law Journal (ILJ), Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, and Cornell Law Review is generally held in late May/early June after first-year exams are completed. The LII Supreme Court Bulletin holds its writing competition during the Spring semester for first-year and second-year students. LL.M. students are only eligible for membership in ILJ and are invited to apply early in the fall term.
Cornell International Law Journal
The Cornell International Law Journal publishes pieces by academics, activists, politicians, sophisticated practitioners, and students on contemporary issues in international, transnational, and comparative law. Edited by students, the journal publishes four issues each year on a continually expanding variety of international legal topics. The journal also hosts an annual symposium on a contemporary issue in international law. Admission to the journal is through the writing competition at the end of the first year.
Transfer students admitted after the writing competition deadline, as well as General LL.M and J.S.D. students, may also join the journal by completing a supplementary membership application prior to the beginning of their first fall semester. Write-on and work-on opportunities for membership are also available.
Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
The Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy is a student journal dedicated to exploring the intersections of law and public and social policy. The journal strives to be interdisciplinary and publishes articles by experts in government, the judiciary, public policy, and the social sciences, and by legal scholars and student authors. The journal publishes four issues annually, with one issue dedicated to a journal-sponsored symposium. The journal also publishes student, academic, and practitioner pieces on its online platform TheIssueSpotter. The journal selects members on the basis of a writing competition. Students can join the writing competition conducted jointly with the Cornell Law Review and the Cornell International Law Journal, or they can write in the journal’s supplemental competition. All other students are welcome to join the journal after having fulfilled a full semester of quality work, demonstrating strong skills and commitment to the journal.
Cornell Law Review
The Cornell Law Review is a leading national law review. Issued seven times a year, it is edited by second and third-year students. The Law Review determines membership after the completion of the first-year writing competition held at the close of each academic year. Membership eligibility is based on academic standing, writing ability, or a composite score of the two that also provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate how they will bring diverse viewpoints to the organization. The Cornell Law Review publishes articles submitted by both leading scholars and up-and-coming junior faculty members. In the past, the Cornell Law Review has also published articles submitted by practitioners, judges, and public officials. The Law Review also aims to encourage student scholarship. In this role, the Law Review publishes ten to twelve student notes each year.
LII Supreme Court Bulletin
The LII Supreme Court Bulletin publishes student-written Previews of upcoming United States Supreme Court cases. The Bulletin publishes the Previews on the LII website, emails them as a free service to thousands of subscribers including law students and practicing attorneys across the nation, excerpts
them in The Federal Lawyer magazine (the Federal Bar Association’s official publication), and links them to the SCOTUS blog. The Bulletin consists of 12 pairs of 24 writing associates and an editorial board of 9 managing editors, an executive editor, and an editor-in-chief. The Bulletin’s associates are selected each spring through a Writing Competition and all student staff and editors are paid for their contributions to the Bulletin.
Cornell Law Students Association and Other Student Organizations
The Cornell Law Students Association (CLSA) promotes community building, fosters school pride, coordinates the efforts of student groups by serving as an umbrella organization, and serves as a liaison with the administration and outside groups.
Among CLSA’s responsibilities are distribution of funds, assignment of office space and bulletin board space, planning and execution of large-scale events such as Fall Ball and Barrister’s Ball, and law school students’ representation on internal faculty committees and external committees like the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly.
There are many other active student organizations within the law school community. First-year students seeking information about any of our student organizations are encouraged to attend the student activities fair held during Orientation early in the fall semester. In addition, a full list of all Cornell Law School student organizations, including officer names and contact information, is available on the Student Organizations website.