2015 Survey of Cornell Alumni in Law School

Dear Cornell Alum:

Your opinions and experience as a law student will be highly valued by other Cornellians as they decide where to apply to law school and determine which school to attend. We will appreciate your providing information about your law school experience by completing the survey below. Thank you for taking time to help Cornellians make informed decisions concerning their legal education.

Jane Levy

Senior Associate Director

Cornell Career Services

Name of Law School:

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  1. What are your opinions concerning the school’s location and size? If the school is affiliated with a university, what are the benefits?
  1. Describe the quality of the law school’s facilities, including the library.
  1. Rate the quality of teaching at the law school:
  1. How accessible are the faculty members?
  1. How would you rate your workload at the law school? How does it compare with your workload as an undergraduate at Cornell?
  1. How does the school demonstrate its commitment to women and minorities? Please describe programs, attitudes, interactions of the faculty with students, etc.
  1. What are the opportunities for practical experience (e.g., internships, clinical education, work experience, etc.) for students attending the school?
  1. How helpful is the career office? Are students finding jobs they want? Where do most graduates locate–in the local area or nationwide?
  1. Describe the overall atmosphere of the school and your classmates. Are they friendly? Overly competitive? Other? Is there much interaction with your fellow students outside the classroom?
  1. How easy is it to find housing and what housing options would you recommend for first-year students? What should a single student expect to pay per month?
  1. What advice would you give to potential law students about choosing the right school?
  1. What skills do you feel are most necessary for an undergraduate to develop to be successful in law school? What Cornell courses have been most helpful to you in law school and/or what do you regret not taking as an undergraduate?
  1. Did you take a year or more off before law school and would you recommend that others do the same? What are the benefits of taking time off before law school?
  1. What work experience, if any, did you have following your graduation from Cornell and prior to attending law school?
  1. What message(s) would you like to send back to prelaw students?
  1. Would you be willing to speak with Cornellians interested in your school?

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