International Student Life
Students play an active and valued role in the day-to-day operation of the law school. Individually, and through many student organizations, they advise the administration and their fellow students, conduct an array of educational and social events on the Cornell campus, and represent the law school at conferences and competitions throughout the United States and across the world.
As small law school in the midst of a large university, Cornell Law School offers the best of both worlds – an intimate, scholarly environment within which to study the law, and an array of resources capable of serving the needs of thousands. Law school, like the practice of law itself, provides an almost unique level of intellectual stimulation. However, it is also a demanding endeavor that requires enormous investments of time and effort, which can cause anxiety and related problems.
Among law schools, Cornell Law School is a leader in recognizing that teaching habits which foster good health and effective time and stress management skills is a critical part of legal education. Students are encouraged to take part in the many cultural, athletic, spiritual and artistic opportunities that the Cornell University campus and our surrounding community have to offer.
The Cornell University Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), in collaboration with the Law School's Office of the Dean of Students, provides free and confidential counseling services here at the law school while fall and spring classes are in session. Maurice Haltom is our in-house counselor.
