Support Services and Campus Resources for Law Students
(Ithaca Campus)
Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The Cornell University Police Department (CUPD) enforces Cornell safety procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws on campus. CUPD offers various services and programs to advance the safety and security of all Cornell University community members. Learn more about CUPD’s programs at the CUPD website. CUPD is based in Barton Hall and may be reached at (1-607-255-1111).
Imminent threat to the safety of the community.
Cornell community members receive Cornell ALERT emergency messages on the mobile phone number listed in their personal contact information. We encourage all members of the Cornell community to enter a mobile phone number in their personal records, so they receive these important alert messages. Learn more at the Emergency Management website.
Law School Student Services and Support
The Law School’s Dean of Students is responsible for a number of student services, including academic and personal counseling. The Dean of Students Office is here to listen.
Academic Support
The Office of Academic Support supports all law students—from Orientation through the bar exam— with time management coaching, study strategies, peer mentoring, supplements, and other study aids, study-skills training, and exam practice and feedback. The Office and lending library are located at 126F in the Dean of Students suite. You can reach out to schedule a meeting or to learn more about Academic Support.
Disability Services
Cornell offers disability services through the Student Disability Services office website. J.D. and LL.M. students who feel that they may need special accommodations due to a permanent or temporary disability should make an appointment with the Dean of Students Office, or J.S.D. student, and with the Assistant Dean for External Education if an Exchange Student. Students should make this appointment when they enroll or, if later as soon as the disability arises. A copy of the Law School’s procedures for arranging disability accommodations is available here. All final decisions about academic accommodations for law students enrolled in law courses are made by the Administrative Committee. Please review the policy now as the process of applying for and arranging accommodations is individualized, thoughtful, and thorough and, as such, can be quite time-consuming.
Students with questions regarding available services should contact the Director of Student Disability Services by email.
University and Local Resources
We are fortunate to be part of a diverse, collegial, caring university community that provides an extensive network of services, activities, and events to our students. For a comprehensive list of all such resources, please visit the Resources for Students & Campus Wellbeing website.
Wellness
Cornell Health is a nationally recognized leader in health care with an integrated approach to wellness and wellbeing. To schedule an appointment with a medical doctor or with a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team, contact Cornell Health, by phone at 1-607-255-5155. Please refer to the university’s COVID-19 website and FAQs as the main source of information for campus-wide updates and resources.