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Not a Straight Path: What Public Interest Law Really Looks Like

Published on May 15, 2026

If there was one overarching impression from the event, it was that public interest careers are not built on rigid plans, but rather, they are shaped by experience, reflection, and a willingness to engage with the world as it is.

By David Epega
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The Next Chapter: How Cornell’s Class of 2025 Transitioned from Campus to Career  

Published on May 5, 2026

Have you ever wondered – where do Cornellians go after they leave the hill? Well – we have the data! And it shows that Big Red grads are all over. 

Thanks to our “post-grad plans” survey, we know where 91.3% of the 2025 grads headed after …

By Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D.
Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D. Director of Career Advising, Training, and Development
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[ILR] Pre-Law FAQs: Preparing to Apply

*For general tips about minors, classes, jobs, campus and community involvements as you consider law school, please review the Pre-Law …

[ILR] Pre-Law FAQs: Exploring Your Interest

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