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G e ne r a l L L .M. P ro g r a mFall 2022
D i s c o v e r C o r n ell Law SchoolSpend your LL.M. year at an Ivy League law schoolrenowned for international and comparative law.Learn law in a new way and take classesalongside J.D. students.General LL.M. students at Cornell Law have thefreedom to design and customize a program of studythat best suits individual academic goals.You will be able to focus on a variety of legal subjectsfrom business law to intellectual property tointernational human rights. You can evencross-enroll in courses at one of the 13 other collegesand schools at Cornell University. You are certainto find course offerings here that broadenyour expertise.Cornell is a place where you can engage with professorsand peers, experience campus life, and explorethe Finger Lakes region of New York.Learn more about what Cornell Law can offer you.»3«
Engage with aclose-knit student bodyand world-class scholarsWith just over 100 General LL.M. studentsand about 600 J.D. students, Cornell Lawis made up of a close-knit community ofleaders and learners from around theworld. We like to think of ourselves asserious and elite, but accessible.Connect withclassmates outsideof the classroomthrough mootcourt or mocktrial competitions,the CornellInternational LawJournal, BRIGGSSociety ofInternational Law,With a low student-to-facultyratio of 5.7 to 1, you will havethe opportunity to closelyinteract with your professors.Cornell Law’s faculty membersare nationally recognizedscholars and readily accessible.You can even enroll in afaculty-at-home seminar herein Ithaca.Our small class size fostersa collegial community andensures engagement withclassmates and professors.»4«or other studentorganizations.
“Cornell Law suited me perfectly, not onlybecause it allowed me to link my ideologicaland professional pursuits, but also becauseit provided me with extremely importantsocial and living experiences that only acampus life could offer.”J O H N ATA N M A R A N H A O , L L . M . ’ 1 9
“Cornell Law helped me personally andprofessionally all while preparing me forwhat is next.”LY D I A S O N G , L L . M . ’ 1 9
There are over170 law coursesto choose from:Advanced electivesClinical offeringsFirst-year coursesLL.M. only coursesOr enroll in across-listed or non-lawclass at CornellUniversity, includingthe College of Business
Explore ourtraditional campus200 eventshosted each yearat theBig Red BarnGraduate StudentCenter1,000 studentorganizationsacross campus2,300 acreson theIthaca campus35,000 worksof art at Cornell’sHerbert F. JohnsonMuseum designedby I.M. PeiExperience true American universityculture. As a student at Cornell Law School,you will become part of the broaderCornell University community, the youngestIvy League school, attended by more than23,000 students.Nearly half of Cornell’sgraduate students come fromoutside the United States.Make the most of your timehere in the classroom andacross campus—explore theJohnson Museum of Art,attend an ice hockey game,listen to the band during»6«Slope Day, and visit the botanicgardens. Take advantage of ouroutdoor opportunities andlearn to sail on Cayuga Lake,rock climb on the LindsethClimbing Wall, or ski at GreekPeak.
Experience avibrant college townLocated in picturesque central New YorkState, Ithaca is a true college town andhome to spectacular waterfalls and lakes,organic farms and wineries, and a thrivingmusic and arts community.There areover 150waterfallswithin10 miles ofIthaca.Ithaca is known for having a high overallquality of life with a variety of housingoptions and a bus service with stopssteps away from Myron Taylor Hall. Withjust over 30,000 residents the populationnearly doubles during the academic year.»10 «The FingerLakesregion ishometo morethan 100wineriesanddozensof craftbreweries.
NatureCornell University overlooks CayugaLake and there are numerous waterfallswithin walking distance of the LawSchool. You can take a break by hikingtrails along the gorges, biking onwoodland paths, or picnicking in thearea’s many parks.
“My experience at Cornell Law broadenedmy perspective about what I could doas a corporate lawyer and my role as aprofessional and a citizen.”K E L LY P E D R O , L L . M . ’ 1 9
“I was able to form meaningful bondswith extraordinary professors who offeredconstant support on my individual journeyat Cornell Law.”JULIAN WEJLUPEK, LL.M. ’19
FoodIthaca hasnumerousfarm-to-tabledining options.Sample localproduce at theIthaca FarmersMarket orexplore Ithaca’srestaurants,bars, and cafés—all just stepsfrom campus.ArtsSee a play atthe HangerTheatre,experience ashow at theState Theatre,or watch anindependentfilm atCinemapolis.
Expandyour optionsFrom the time you arrive on campusthrough graduation and beyond, CornellLaw will help you gain the skills you needto pursue your professional interests.Selectexperientialcourses takenby LL.M.students:InternationalHuman RightsThe Law School’s curriculumallows you to integrate theoryand practice with a variety ofapplied courses, clinics, andexternship opportunities. Youwill broaden your analyticalthinking and be encouragedto look at issues from all sides.In addition to Cornell Law’sdistinguished faculty andrigorous curriculum, studentsbenefit from access to andmentorship from the school’sextensive and highly accomplished alumni. When youenroll at Cornell Law you willjoin more than a student body.You will become part of avibrant alumni network thatstretches across the globe intoevery field of legal practice.Working with a dedicatedcareer advisor, you will getsupport in designing anindividual job-search strategy.One-on-one counselingappointments can assist youwith researching job opportunities, finding internships,networking with alumni,building résumés and coverletters, and developinginterview skills.»14 «ClinicFarmworkerLegal AssistanceClinicGender JusticeClinicSecurities LawClinicLabor LawClinic
Summer andP o s t - G r a d u a t e F e l l o wshipsTo support internships with government agencies (including courts) ornonprofit organizations both insideand outside of the United States, LL.M.students can apply for the followingCornell fellowships if availableduring your academic year: Berger International and ComparativeLegal Studies Summer Fellowships forcollaborative partnerships with public,non-profit and non-governmental agenciesaddressing human rights, international criminallaw, and international trade law issues.The Furman Family Fellowship supports aninternship at the Supreme Court of Israel.The International Court of Justice JudicialFellows Program offers the opportunity toclerk for ten months at the Court in The Hague,Netherlands.
ADMISSIONS ANDFINANCIAL AIDAdmission to Cornell LawSchool is highly competitive.We evaluate candidates on avariety of factors, includingprior academic success, workexperience, and recommendations. Apply to our GeneralLL.M. program through theLaw School AdmissionCouncil. The applicationmust be completed onlineat www.lsac.org.
A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E to increase diversity and excellence in theentering classThe application deadline for the 2022–2023school year is December 15, 2021. 2021–2022 TUITION AND EXPENSESStudent Activity Fee: US 86Board: US 5,516Books and Supplies: US 1,100Personal/Travel: US 5,000Cornell Health Insurance Fee: US 3,762Total: US 98,236For more information visit admissions.FINANCIAL AID PROCEDURESApplicants for scholarships must requestfinancial assistance when they apply. Weevaluate and provide notice of awards prior toenrollment. A limited number of tuition waiversare available to General LL.M. candidatesincluding the following named awards: Ambassador William J. Vanden HeuvelLaw Scholarship, awarded to candidatesfrom Eastern Europe Institute for African Development, awarded toAfrican candidates with an outstanding record ofacademic achievement and engaged in full-timegraduate studies in areas related to AfricandevelopmentTuition: US 71,522Room: US 11,250Cornell Law School Scholarship, awarded Rudolf B. Schlesinger Fellowship, awardedto candidates pursuing international andcomparative law studiesHOUSING OPTIONSFrom on-campus graduate housing to private houses,apartments, and cooperatives, there are manyoptions within walking distance of the Law l.cornell.edu/residential-life/housingC O N TA C T U SGraduate Legal StudiesCornell Law SchoolHughes HallIthaca, NY 14853glsadmissions@cornell.edu 1-607-255-5185Baron Edmond de Rothschild FoundationFellowship, awarded to European candidateswho intend to return to Europe to pursuelegal practiceITHACA, NY
Master of Laws (LL.M.)G e n e r a l I n fo r mati o nl aw s c h o o l.c o r nell.edu /a d m i s s i o n s / ll- m- a d mi ssi o ns
allows you to integrate theory . and practice with a variety of . applied courses, clinics, and externship opportunities. You will broaden your analytical . Graduate Legal Studies. Cornell Law School. Hughes Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 glsadmissions@cornell.edu 1-607-255-5185 ITHACA, NY. Master of Laws (LL.M.)
