Law and economics initiative to launch with NYC event

The Cornell Research Academy of Development, Law and Economics, a new initiative directed by professors Kaushik Basu and Robert Hockett, hosts its first major conference on April 12-13 in New York City.

Cornell, Yale scholars debate success of outlawing war

Cornell and Yale argued the idea that international conflicts could be prevented by law in a debate held March 1 in Klarman Hall.

Local and global efforts keep climate change fight alive

Atkinson Center executive in residence Jennifer Haverkamp lectures on global climate change prospects on campus Feb. 26.

Cornell, Yale scholars to debate role of law in preventing war

"Can war be prevented by law?” will be debated March 1 with the authors of "The Internationalists: How a Radical Plan to Outlaw War Remade the World.”

Annelise Riles receives lifetime achievement award

Annelise Riles, professor of anthropology and of law, will receive the Anneliese Maier Award from the German government.

Cornell extends renewal funding aid for DACA students

In wake of U.S. court's preliminary injunction regarding the DACA program, the university has extended its financial assistance program for students who must apply for status extensions.  

Law School seeks participants for Estate Planning Clinic

Cornell community members who do not have access to an estate planning attorney and meet certain income eligibility guidelines can work with Cornell Law School students in the spring of 2018 and receive a basic estate plan free of charge.

Staff News

Legal scholar: Campuses must protect free speech – even hate speech

Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law at the University of California, Berkeley, addressed the topic of free speech on campus Nov. 20 in Alice Statler Auditorium.

Law students translate SCOTUS for the global public

Law students takes on the job of explaining in plain English the legal and policy issues in upcoming Supreme Court cases.