Yale Law School Today
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
News
Dean Gerken Launches New Podcast Series
A new podcast series launched by Dean Heather K. Gerken at the onset of her second term will feature an in-depth look at the scholars, thinkers, teachers, and gamechangers of Yale Law School.
Friday, September 09, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Friday, September 9, 2022
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Attendees of the 2022 Liman Public Interest Colloquium — a group that includes former Liman Fellows from around the country — gather at Yale Law School. Liman Center Director Jennifer Taylor ’10 has a goal to connect and build relationships with Liman’s network of alumni and Fellows, which now spans 25 years.
Event
26th Annual Liman Colloquium - Budgeting for Justice: Fiscal Policy & Monetary Sanctions
(All day)
Sterling Law Building
Thursday, September 15, 2022
In The Press
New Data Show How Often Alabama Uses Solitary Confinement
WBHM
Arthur Liman Professor of Law Judith Resnik comments in a news story about the use of solitary confinement in Alabama, where roughly five percent of prisoners are housed in solitary confinement for more than 15 days a year.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
In The Press
What Trump Should Do Now — A Commentary by E. Donald Elliott ’74
The American Spectator
E. Donald Elliott ’74 is the Florence Rogatz Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
In The Press
Closing Schools Should Be the Last Option in a Pandemic — 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.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
In The Press
That Online Test Just May Be Unconstitutional — 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.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
In The Press
Trump Legal Team Advances Broad View of Presidential Powers
The Associated Press
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona A. Hathaway comments on the legality of a former president invoking presidential power.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
In The Press
Civil Rights Group Sues Woodbridge for Allegedly Violating Housing Laws
Connecticut Public Radio
Mira Netsky ’23 comments on a lawsuit civil rights attorneys and housing advocates are bringing against the town of Woodbridge, Connecticut. The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization is part of the legal team.
Explore Areas of Interest
Outstanding faculty, new curricular offerings, and strong partnerships are part of our expanded environmental law and policy program.
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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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Yale Law School offers a rich academic experience studying criminal law through many different lenses.
View Criminal JusticeMost people think there is a giant gap between doing academic work and doing real practice work. This law school has relentlessly refused to accept that gap. And you see it every day.”
Heather Gerken
Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law