Friday, January 30 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Black Law Student Association (BLSA), Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA), and Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) are pleased to host the 15th Annual Professional Development Bootcamp (“Bootcamp”) for their members. Bootcamp connects students with Cornell alumni in private practice and public interest practice throughout the United States to foster professional development skills, provide an opportunity for networking, and a venue for students to learn about a variety of practice areas and settings.

Please check back for more information soon!

Friday, January 30

Attire: Business Formal

Welcome Reception

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA student leaders will welcome attorneys and students with a reception.

Saturday, January 31

Attire: Business Formal

Check-in and Breakfast

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA will welcome students and attorneys to the day’s programming.

Keynote Speaker

Lunch

Mock interviews

Attorney volunteers will conduct one-on-one mock interviews and provide feedback to participating students

Closing remarks

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA student leaders will deliver closing remarks.

Guest Information

Getting around Ithaca. Many hotels offer shuttles from the airport, including the Statler Hotel from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily. Check with the front desk of your hotel to arrange transportation. TCAT now has a Google Trip planner to assist with getting from the airport or downtown to campus. Uber and Lyft are also available throughout Ithaca.

Parking at the Statler. Valet parking and self-parking are available at or near the Statler Hotel.

Parking at the Law School. Parking is available in several lots directly behind the Law School and no permit is required after 5 PM on Friday. If you are planning to visit the Law School during the day on Friday, you can pay to park utilizing Park Mobile spaces on-campus or park at the nearby municipal lot in Collegetown.

Sponsors

If you want to get involved or sponsor our student Career Days, please email cls_studentactivities@cornell.edu.