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Six faculty members have clerked for the U.S. Supreme Court. They are public thought leaders frequently in the media. And they place their students first. Read More About Our Faculty Real-World Experience Real-World Experience Cardozo is the birthplace of The Innocence Project, one of the most transformative ideas in legal education. At Cardozo, innovation in the classroom sparks ambition in the world. Our NYC connections lead to successful careers at large firms, corporations, technology startups, and in real estate, criminal justice, human rights and government organizations. Read More About Real-World Experience Social Justice & Equality Social Justice & Equality Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. 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