Cornell Law School

About

"Lawyers in the best sense..."

Story

Cornell Law School alumni maintain camaraderie and connections through our many resources and events; they are an integral part of our community.

Numbering more than 10,000 worldwide, our alumni serve as leaders in all aspects of the legal profession, the judiciary, government, academia and business.

Mission

Cornell Law School’s mission remains that articulated by Cornell President Andrew Dickson White upon its founding more than 120 years ago: “Our aim is to keep its instruction strong, its standard high, and so to produce … a fair number of well-trained, large-minded, morally-based lawyers in the best sense.”

Cornell Law School is consistently recognized for the quality of its faculty, both in scholarly productivity and influence. Students participate in a supportive, intellectually rich community that combines inspiring theoretical, doctrinal and experiential learning with cutting-edge scholarship, resulting in graduates who achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.