Cornell Law School

'Six Pretty Good Books' will become a Cornell MOOC

Four professors have received funding from Google to launch a Cornell MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). Six Pretty Good Books, one of the University Courses, will soon be offered online, for free.

Library receives Abraham Lincoln letter

A letter in the hand of Abraham Lincoln, dated Aug. 20, 1863, has been donated to the Cornell University Library.

Meyler describes 'love triangle' of law, literature, history

Literature and the humanities can deepen understanding of the law, said Bernadette Meyler, professor of law and of English Feb. 20.

Study finds lawyer-directors are good for firms

Lawyers who serve on the boards of public corporations are good for business, a new white paper finds.

Law School to play key role in Cornell Tech

At the Symposium on Law, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Feb. 8 at the Cornell Club, the Law School's relationship to Cornell NYC Tech was discussed.

Law professor debates gun control

Cornell law professor Michael Dorf and attorney Alan Gura '92 debated the Constitutional and legislative merits of gun control Jan. 29.

More than 900 students will get their degrees this winter

Nick Lawrie '13 will graduate in January with the ability to follow his passion for 'helping the little guy,' thanks to his ILR School education and Cornell financial aid. (Dec. 17, 2012)

Expert: China destined for decades-long downward slide

Alumnus Gordon Chang, a China expert, said China has entered into a period of economic decline and bad relations with its neighbors due to its expansionism and failure to reform. (Nov. 19, 2012)

Skorton: Progress ongoing for strategic plan initiatives

President Skorton outlined the progress made on strategic plan initiatives and the work that yet remains, while looking toward the sesquicentennial, in his State of the University Address, Oct. 26. (Oct. 26, 2012)