Cornell University

Cornell is home to a number of notable individuals who have made significant contributions to respective industries & brought about a positive change in society.

Listed below are some of the most popular individuals who form part of Cornell's alumni network:

·      Robert Boochever: Former Judge

·      Tsai Ing-wen: Politician & Legal Scholar

·      William J. Lynn III: Former US Deputy Director of Defence

·      Phillip Perry: American Attorney

·      William P. Rogers: Attorney & Former US Secretary of State

Cornell is not known to maintain off-campus accommodation of its own, however it does maintain an off-campus house listing website for students looking at living near the heart of the city. Other portals that offer similar facilities includes: The Ithaca Journal, The Cornell Daily Sun & Trulia.  

New York is among the costlier US based cities to study & live in. Rents for private apartments for individual living are sky-high, hence why most students prefer on-campus housing due to its affordable nature.

The estimated cost of living in NYC is around INR 25-30 L. This figure may change based on the standard of living students decide to pursue.

Students living as part of the UG accommodation residences are not air-conditioned. The newest UG residences are designed to maintain a temperature between 70 & 75 degrees.

Some residents who require adaptive housing for health reasons are provided with air-conditioned rooms.

The majority of Cornell Law students live in the Lower Collegetown region located between the Law School & downtown. The reason being it is much quieter, less-expensive & features more parking spots than the Collegetown region.

Cornell Law Graduates are scouted by numerous prominent public & private organizations for their highly skilled nature & ability to get the job done.

Listed below are some of the law school's top recruiters:

·      Latham & Watkins

·      Kirkland & Ellis

·      Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP

·      Simpson & Thatcher

Cornell Law graduates are providing legal services to several prominent businesses & public organizations.

They are no longer limited to the courts & are working in key consultancy & law regulation roles in several industries. Mentioned below is a detailed breakdown of the same:

Cornell graduates are very much in demand to some of the top public & private law firms in the US & worldwide.

They are paid handsomely for respective contributions to the industry, with the median salary being around USD 215,000 (INR 1.87 Cr).

International students can apply to Cornell Law School till Jan 1, 2026 (Juris Dr program). The deadline for LLM is Jul 1, 2026 (regular). Students should apply before the last date to avoid any delay.

The minimum IELTS score needed for admission to Cornell is 7.5. Apart from IELTS, students can also provide some other test scores as part of their applications.

The minimum TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test) score students must secure is 100, while the minimum Duolingo English test score needed for admission is 130.