Tour law firms
Cornell alumni open their law firms for students to see
Mock Trial advances to national championships
Cornell students are successful competitors in the American Mock Trial Association
Build your professional network early
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International fosters camaraderie among students
Alumni dine with Mockers at Pohlmann
Cornell alumni attorneys volunteer as judges and engage students during annual tournament
See what law school is really like
Take tours of law schools around the country
Explore the law around the world
Pre-Law sponsors several trips throughout the year to interact with attorneys, law schools, and more
Dine with local attorneys
Lawyers share the ins and outs of being a legal professional today
Recognized as outstanding attorneys and witnesses
Mock trial team members earn accolades at mock trial tournaments each year
Connect with law alumni
Cornell's alumni network, mentor, and engage pre-law students throughout the year
Learn from prominent legal professionals
Legal scholars, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and legal experts educate students on issues of the day
Alumni share insights during Homecoming weekend
Students enjoy breakfast with alumni attorneys each fall
Debate the issues
Pre-law students engage in academic discussions on legal problems
Cornell hosts mock trial invitational
Teams from across the country travel to Mount Vernon to compete
Develop leadership skills
Students coordinate and implement a wide variety of activities each year
Law students tell it like it is
Cornell alumni in law school share their experiences with current students
Pre-Law Program
If you know you want to be a lawyer, or are just thinking about it, Cornell College's Pre-Law Program is designed to help you.Through a variety of activities and intentional pre-professional advising, our pre-law students are able to make a sound decision about going to law school after graduation.
Students who are actively involved in the law school admission process also receive direct guidance and support from faculty and staff as they select law schools, apply, and decide where to attend.
Throughout their time on the Hilltop, pre-law students also develop and refine professional skill sets that enables them to be successful in life after college.
Pre-Law students complete academic majors across the range of disciplines available on campus. Recent graduates have majored in politics, economics and business, biology, women's studies, English, philosophy, ethnic studies, sociology, and kinesiology.
The co-curricular aspects of the Pre-Law Program complement the exceptional liberal arts education at the College. These activities include:
- a nationally competitive mock trial team,
- an undergraduate chapter of Phi Alpha Delta international law fraternity,
- mentoring opportunities with Cornell alumni and friends,
- an on-campus LSAT prep course,
- law-related speakers and workshops, and
- Cornell-sponsored law school tours.
