Cornell Law School - Visiting Researchers (a few weeks to an academic year): Generally Ph.D. degree candidates, younger professionals, and others who are at the beginning of a promising academic career. In general, Cornell Law School does not accept visiting researchers unless the applicant is the nominee under an exchange agreement with a partner school, or a Cornell Law School faculty member has invited them. Nevertheless, each year a few spots are available to scholars without a preexisting connection to Cornell. In the absence of a preexisting relationship with a faculty member, applicants are asked not to contact faculty members directly. The Law School will match prospective scholars with interested faculty members during the application review process. In 2025: Fee: $1,250 / semester; $2,500 / academic year.