Stephen Yale-Loehr Immigration Scholarship

Celebrating a Renowned Immigration Expert 

For nearly 40 years, Professor Stephen Yale-Loehr has devoted his career to developing the next generation of immigration lawyers, empowering Cornell law students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on learning experiences to serve these often under-resourced populations.

In this time, Professor Yale-Loehr has taught immigration and asylum law to more than 500 students, creating multiple law clinics to help people seeking asylum in the U.S., all of which have provided valuable learning experiences for today’s legal scholars while filling urgent humanitarian needs.

• Professor of Immigration Law Practice, Cornell Law School
• Faculty Director, Immigration Law and Policy Program
• Faculty Fellow, Migrations Initiative
• Co-director, Asylum Appeals Clinic                   
• Co-Author, Immigration Law & Procedure Treatise

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Continuing His Legacy

Now, through the creation of the Stephen Yale-Loehr Immigration Scholarship, we have a chance to carry on Professor Yale-Loehr’s legacy, honoring his life’s work to celebrate immigrant perspectives and ensure immigration law excellence here at Cornell Law School.

Funds from the Stephen Yale-Loehr Immigration Scholarship will help:

• Create greater access and opportunity for immigrant students 
• Promote a culture of diversity, welcoming new ideas and perspectives to our student body
• Empower more students to pursue careers in immigration and asylum law 

Qualifying students include: 

• A law student who is an immigrant 
• A law student who is the child of an immigrant 
• A law student who has shown commitment to practicing immigration law

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Undeniable Impact

“My initial encounter with Professor Yale-Loher occurred during a pivotal moment in my life when I was an undocumented immigrant aspiring to become an immigration attorney. His profound knowledge of immigration law, coupled with his passion for teaching, ignited in me a deep-seated interest in the complexities of immigration law and policy. His ability to make intricate legal concepts accessible and engaging to his students is truly remarkable, fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.” —Krsna Avila '17

“Professor Yale-Loehr's impactful work in the Clinical Program at CLS has undeniably provided a beacon of hope for countless asylum seekers, by providing legal representation which has saved lives and allowed those fleeing persecution  in their home countries to obtain sanctuary in the United States.” —Meredith Bloch '10 

“My time as Student Attorney in the 1L Immigration Clinic has been the most impactful during my time at Cornell Law so far. Getting the opportunity to help members of the Ithaca community so early on in my law school career served as an excellent reminder of why I came to law school in the first place.” —Osamede Egharevba '26

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Your Support Matters

We can think of no better way to honor Professor Yale-Loehr’s contribution to the field than by easing the burden of entry into the legal field for a new generation of advocates for our immigrant and refugee communities. 

Your gift today is the first step, creating access the students who are passionate about addressing our immigration crisis head on.

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