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A Place for Thought and Action

Yale Law School has been a leader in legal education for nearly two centuries, providing students with an extraordinary intellectual environment in which to study law. Our community is committed to world-class scholarship, professional excellence, and service to others.  

From the first class meeting to the final gathering at Commencement, you’ll learn from faculty of unmatched talent and qualifications alongside an extraordinary group of classmates. Our curriculum spans traditional "black-letter" classes, cutting-edge legal theory, and interdisciplinary courses. Students undertake independent writing projects following their own academic interests or organize reading groups around a specific topic.

Yale Law School offers roughly 30 clinics that provide hands-on, practical experience in the law on a diverse range of subject matters. The Tsai Leadership Program trains students to be numerate, tech-savvy global citizens by bringing leading experts to our classrooms and providing an abundance of robust curricular and programmatic opportunities. Conferences and panels throughout the year provide additional opportunities to explore ideas about the law and its role in society.

With a vast array of courses, an unparalleled clinical program, and countless opportunities outside the classroom, students are empowered to chart their own course and launch impactful careers.