Page 1 of 168
Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:34 pm
by Rahviveh
Application Deadlines:
JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) DEADLINES
Regular Decision: February 1 (all application materials due, decision usually by no later than mid-April)
Early Action (non-binding): November 1 application due and November 15 (all application materials due for a decision by mid to late December)
Transfer Deadline: July 15 (all application materials due)
Application Checklist:
- A complete application
- Law School report from LSAC (with transcripts and LSAT scores, and recommendation(s) if using the LSAC Recommender Service)
- Personal statement
- Diversity essay (optional)
- Two letters of recommendation (if sending directly to school)
- Two completed LSAC evaluations (optional)
- Completed dean's certification/recommendation form (if necessary)
- Application fee ($80)
Early Action:
WHAT IS THE EARLY ACTION PROCESS?
The Early Action process is a non-binding, early notification process. In order to apply through the Early Action process, you must:
Submit the application form and fee by November 1.
Make sure that your file is complete by November 15.
We will mail out our decisions by mid to late December.
DO I RECEIVE MORE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IF I APPLY THROUGH EARLY ACTION?
We apply the same admission standards during early action and regular decision processes. However, the Early Action applicants are the first applications reviewed, which means more seats are available at that time.
Fee Waivers:
DO YOU GRANT FEE WAIVERS?
We will consider a waiver of the fee upon receipt of the following information:
If you are a registered student, a copy of your most recent financial aid award notice showing both budget and award
If you are not a student, a letter detailing your financial situation (e.g. employment, assets, etc.)
If you were granted a fee waiver from LSAC, the fee will be automatically waived when you apply using the LSAC electronic application.
Fee waivers are generally granted only to those extremely needy applicants who would not otherwise be able to apply to the Cornell Law School.
We will consider your request for a merit-based fee waiver if you are registered with the LSAC Candidate Referral Service. Should you be selected to receive an application fee waiver from us, you will receive an email and letter in the mail and the fee will be waived in advance for you in the LSAC system. If you receive a fee waiver from us after you apply, please follow the reimbursement procedures on the back of the fee waiver letter.
If you were or currently are a participant of Teach for America, please send us a copy of a letter verifying your participation.
c/o 2015 reference threads:
Applicants:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=162937
Attending:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=173769
============================================================
Decision Date Graph 2011-2012 Cycle
Decision Date Graph 2009-2010 Cycle
Cornell Law Receives $25 Million Dollar Gift:
http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/spotli ... r-Gift.cfm
Cornell Law School Receives $25 Million Gift
Ithaca, NEW YORK, June 8, 2012
On June 8, during the Cornell Law School Reunion Alumni and Faculty Lunch, Stewart Schwab, the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law, announced that the Law School has received a $25 million commitment from a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The endowment created by this gift will be used to support faculty research, specific national and international program activities, student scholarships, and other initiatives.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:37 pm
by bernaldiaz
Good job ChampagnePapi. I was wondering who was going to take the initiative and make these.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:44 pm
by rickyb514
bernaldiaz wrote:Good job ChampagnePapi. I was wondering who was going to take the initiative and make these.
Leave it to the pros. Checking in. Really excited about Cornell and consider it among my top choices.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:53 pm
by tyler.durden
Love Cornell, excited for this cycle
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:15 pm
by rickyb514
App went live today. Doesn't really matter for me, as I'm taking the LSATS in Oct, but it's something nice to look at in the meantime.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:22 pm
by Lavitz
Checking in. That last quote in the OP is interesting. I wonder if we'll see any noticeable increases in scholarships this cycle.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:27 pm
by rickyb514
Lavitz wrote:Checking in. That last quote in the OP is interesting. I wonder if we'll see any noticeable increases in scholarships this cycle.
Would love to know the breakdown among the $25M. Hey it could be used to attract strong candidates and push up those medians. Who knows though?
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:36 pm
by spicyyoda17
$25M gift?
That is a very nice gift!
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:45 pm
by moonman157
Checking in! Best of luck to everyone!
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:01 pm
by LSP12
Checking In
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:03 pm
by rglifberg
Threw in a hail mary app today. re-taking in October. What's the earliest we could hear back?
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:26 am
by Jonathk1
rglifberg wrote:Threw in a hail mary app today. re-taking in October. What's the earliest we could hear back?
Probably Late November at the earliest. I'm assuming it would be seen with the EA apps.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:46 am
by Yardbird
I was under the assumption that they wouldn't accept apps until September...is that not correct?
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:26 am
by rickyb514
shadowofjazz wrote:I was under the assumption that they wouldn't accept apps until September...is that not correct?
You may submit your app. Whether they begin reviewing it now or not is another question.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:15 pm
by voytek
Checking in!
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:13 am
by BuckeyeGirl
Checking in; Cornell continues to rise in my esteem the more research I do, they may be a dark horse favorite this cycle. I'm excited!
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:36 am
by gettingerdone
Checking in

Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:53 am
by dsn32
Checking in as well, good luck everyone!
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:57 pm
by danitt
Is Cornell considered to be a school that's worth sticker?
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:21 pm
by rickyb514
danitt wrote:Is Cornell considered to be a school that's worth sticker?
That would probably depend on your family's disposable income/net worth. I really don't think it's a yes/no answer because it's largely how much YOU value your education.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:41 pm
by Rahviveh
danitt wrote:Is Cornell considered to be a school that's worth sticker?
If you want NYC biglaw, you betcha! (IMHO!!!)
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:52 pm
by iMisto
Checking in!
I'm ready to submit my app - just having some reservations on my WhyCornell addendum...

Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:28 pm
by MayBJack426
Just double checking on this...It appears you can apply EA Cornell, and also apply ED (binding) to another school. Is that right?
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:01 pm
by Rahviveh
YEPPERS! EA is non-binding, and is just a way for you to get a quick decision. You can still ED to other schools.
Re: Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:09 pm
by MayBJack426
thank you ChampagnePapi!