News & Updates

Bar Exam Registration

Bar Exam memos for 3Ls and LLMs are now available on the Bar Exam Information page.

JD/MBA Student Survey

We ask that all JD/MBA students fill out the JD/MBA Declaration form for the Registrar’s records. Thank you for your assistance.

Scoops

Scoops is the official newsletter of Cornell Law School. It is published every Monday when classes are in session.

Important Dates

Sep 07, 2026

Labor Day – No classes

Sep 08, 2026

Last Day to Add/Drop Classes and Change Credits in Regular Sessions

Sep 08, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026

LLM Students may Select the JD Grading Scale – Ends at 3 PM

Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026

JDs and LLMs/Exchange Students on the JD Grading Scale May Select S/U

Oct 21, 2026

1L Practice Exam

Dec 01, 2026

Friday Schedule

Dec 03, 2026

Fall instruction ends

Dec 07, 2026

Final Exams Begin

Dec 18, 2026

Final Exams End

Dec 20, 2026

December Recognition Ceremony

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Contacting the Registrar’s Office

Monday-Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed from 12:00-1:00 pm

Cornell Law School
Registrar’s Office
L46 Hughes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Phone: (607) 255-7190
Fax: (607) 255-7033
Email: law.registrar@cornell.edu

About Us

Amy Arntsen
Registrar

Leanna Thomas
Assistant Registrar

Shawn Ryder
Assistant Registrar

Nicole Ryan
Academic Services Assistant

Veronica E. VanCleave-Seeley
Registrar Administrative Assistant