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Eligibility
The program is open to
- Undergraduate students who will complete their sophomore year or higher by June 2024
- College graduates who wish to gain an accurate, comprehensive understanding of America's legal system
Program participants need not be Cornell students or U.S citizens.
To enroll, you must be in good academic standing and have the demonstrated intellectual interest and personal maturity to participate in the program.
Application deadline
The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
Admission to the program is on a rolling basis. Because of the intensive and individualized nature of the program, enrollment is strictly limited. If you're considering applying, we urge you to do so as early as possible, especially if you're interested in being considered for an internship.
Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
How to apply
- Create an account to start your application.
- Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee.
Required application materials
The following documents must be submitted through the online application.
- A one-page resume listing all of your significant interests, activities, employment, or volunteer experiences.
- In 250 words or less, please provide a personal statement, which will help us to get to know you better. What distinguishes you from your classmates and peers?
- In 250 words or less, please tell us about your interest in this program. Why did you select it? What do you hope to gain from it? Tell us about any personal, work, or volunteer experience you've had related to it?
- All transcripts to date (black out or remove any social security and/or account numbers before uploading).
- A letter of recommendation from a professor who has had you in class.
- International students: You must also submit your TOEFL or IELTS test scores (see our International Students page for minimum required scores). In addition, you will be required to complete an I-20 Request Form and follow the steps to obtain an F-1 visa for study in the U.S.
Note: If, after completing your online application, you need to send us additional documents, please do so by creating a NextGen account and using that to upload materials. (We do not accept documents via email or fax.)
Questions about the application process can be sent to cusp@cornell.edu
Accepted students
Please review and complete the steps on the Onboarding page.
- You must also submit a Domestic Travel Release of Liability Form through your Student Services account (Cornell NetID required; form available in April).
- Non-Cornell students need to upload a photo for the class list (Cornell NetID required, form available in April).
Contact information
Phone: 607.255.7259
Email: cusp@cornell.edu