Cornell 1L taking questions Forum

[PinkCow]

Would one of you fine folks be able to comment on these professors for upper level stuff?

Chantal Thomas (any class, but especially Jurisprudence)
Chafetz
Garvey for upper level stuff

[clone22]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

[Arbiter213]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

He doesn't? Where'd you get that? Not at all the impression I got from discussing it with him.

[Ikki]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

He doesn't? Where'd you get that? Not at all the impression I got from discussing it with him.

That's true, I overheard him say that after class one time.

[Arbiter213]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

He doesn't? Where'd you get that? Not at all the impression I got from discussing it with him.

That's true, I overheard him say that after class one time.

Ikki buddy I don't know which of us you're agreeing with.

[Ikki]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

He doesn't? Where'd you get that? Not at all the impression I got from discussing it with him.

That's true, I overheard him say that after class one time.

Ikki buddy I don't know which of us you're agreeing with.

My bad, I overheard Garvey say that he wasn't a big fan of his Corporate and White Collar Crime class.

ETA: Maybe we misunderstood his comments, but he made the remark in relation to teaching Crim Law. That is, Crim Law was the class that he really liked teaching and seemed more enthusiastic about it.

[Arbiter213]

My bad, I overheard Garvey say that he wasn't a big fan of his Corporate and White Collar Crime class.

Hmm. Perhaps I should reconsider my schedule.

[alpha kenny body]

How far is the closest ski resort? I need snowboarding if imma be about dat cornell life.

[beatrock]

It's called Greek Peak. Maybe like 30-40 mins?

[horrorbusiness]

if i'm signed up for direct deposit through the bursar, when will financial aid be disbursed? the site says ~10 days before classes start/3rd week of august, but i thought i remember reading someone saying they received theirs a few days after classes started.

[PinkCow]

if i'm signed up for direct deposit through the bursar, when will financial aid be disbursed? the site says ~10 days before classes start/3rd week of august, but i thought i remember reading someone saying they received theirs a few days after classes started.

10 days sounds correct.

[clone22]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

He doesn't? Where'd you get that? Not at all the impression I got from discussing it with him.

Yea, he flat out told me.

[clone22]

A question for any lurking 3Ls and up:

Federal Income Tax professors R. A. Green [fall], L. Kahng [spring].

Which one is less painful?

No idea who Kahng is, but Kahng is my recommendation.

Green that bad?

[msblaw89]

Does anyone know how it would look to apply to the same firm in say your home market, NYC, and maybe another market? Would each individual firm know you applied in 3 markets?

[woeisme]

I know Garvey doesn't like the White Collar Defense that he's teaching, so that's probably not a good sign.

I took that course with him and thought it was pretty solid.

[woeisme]

A question for any lurking 3Ls and up:

Federal Income Tax professors R. A. Green [fall], L. Kahng [spring].

Which one is less painful?

No idea who Kahng is, but Kahng is my recommendation.

Green that bad?

Well, so someone RECOMMENDED that I took it with Green. So I did. I took the class pass-fail so wasn't ever really like giving it 100% anyway. But I found him absurdly difficult to follow. He also has a horrible habit of misspeaking and miscalculating things. He's a brilliant dude, but, in my opinion, a pretty ineffective prof. Obviously reasonable minds can disagree since he was actually recommended to me. But in my opinion, he was among the worst professors I had at Cornell.

[woeisme]

Does anyone know how it would look to apply to the same firm in say your home market, NYC, and maybe another market? Would each individual firm know you applied in 3 markets?

Depends on how the firm's hiring operates.

[msblaw89]

Does anyone know how it would look to apply to the same firm in say your home market, NYC, and maybe another market? Would each individual firm know you applied in 3 markets?

Depends on how the firm's hiring operates.

Is that information readily available?

[woeisme]

Does anyone know how it would look to apply to the same firm in say your home market, NYC, and maybe another market? Would each individual firm know you applied in 3 markets?

Depends on how the firm's hiring operates.

Is that information readily available?

You really don't need to worry about this yet, .. but yes, ... sometimes. Check the firm's website or the listed recruiters on NALP, if they're listed on NALP. Are there multiple contacts for each state?

[msblaw89]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

[Arbiter213]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

Like right now? I think there's a thin with helping people divorce coming up on Friday...

[msblaw89]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

Like right now? I think there's a thin with helping people divorce coming up on Friday...

More like and organization or something

[Arbiter213]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

Like right now? I think there's a thin with helping people divorce coming up on Friday...

More like and organization or something

1. You won't have time for that shit as a 1L
2. Obviously, there's a law school.

[PinkCow]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

Like right now? I think there's a thin with helping people divorce coming up on Friday...

More like and organization or something

0L gunner identified.

Seriously, though, there are enough campus groups and programs to get involved in. Stop worrying about this stuff now.

[msblaw89]

Any legal volunteer opportunities for novices in the Ithaca area?

Like right now? I think there's a thin with helping people divorce coming up on Friday...

More like and organization or something

0L gunner identified.

Seriously, though, there are enough campus groups and programs to get involved in. Stop worrying about this stuff now.

I have no work experience, so I would use this to hopefully help boost my resume