Yale Law School Today

Thursday, June 1, 2023


Coop High School students in Professor Justin Driver's class

Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School students Jordan Nixon, Alina Bajomo, and Matthew Judd speak to Professor Justin Driver's Education Law class with YLS student Emma Perez '23.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023


The Law School clinic team presents at the NRZ’s monthly meeting.

The Law School clinic team presents at the NRZ’s monthly meeting.

Friday, May 26, 2023


Sue Wharfe accepts an award on behalf of her late husband Jay Pottenger

Sue Wharfe (second from right) accepts the Pincus Award alongside Norrinda Brown Hayat, co-chair of the AALS Clinical Section; Emma Pottenger, and Anita Sinha, co-chair of the AALS Clinical Section. Credit: James Greif

Wednesday, May 31, 2023


In The Press

“Words and Policies: ‘De-Risking’ and China Policy — A Commentary by Paul Gewirtz

Brookings

Paul Gewirtz is the Potter Stewart Professor of Constitutional Law and the Director of the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023


In The Press

It’s Time to Fix Congress’s Classification Infrastructure — A Commentary by Oona Hathaway ’97, Michael Sullivan ’24, and Aaron Sobel ’23

Just Security

Oona A. Hathaway ’97 is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023


In The Press

In ‘Fancy Bear Goes Phishing,’ Tales of Harmful Hacks

The New York Times

Fancy Bear Goes Phishing, the new book by Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law Scott J. Shapiro, is reviewed.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023


In The Press

America Needs More Housing, But Not More Public Housing

The Washington Post

An analysis of the cost of public housing cites a study co-authored by Professor of Law Zachary Liscow ’15 on the long-term increase in highway construction costs.

Saturday, May 27, 2023


In The Press

Private School DEI Lawsuits Are Destined to Fail — A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

The Washington Post

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Friday, May 26, 2023


In The Press

Fact Check: Burning Bible or Pride Flag Is Protected in U.S., Absent Other Crimes

Reuters

Sterling Professor of Law Robert Post comments on what is constitutionally-protected speech under the First Amendment.

Explore Areas of Interest

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The Law School’s longstanding international tradition occupies a central place in its intellectual life.

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The history of law offers indispensable insights into the character of our legal systems.

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Yale Law School has a strong tradition of service in the public interest. Most YLS students perform public service activities during their time here.

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The breadth and depth of public interest opportunities at Yale Law School are incredible, and the unique curriculum allows us to dive in as first-year students.”


Stephanie Kim

Class of 2014