A Community of Thinkers and Doers

Students learn from a faculty of world-class scholars and skilled practitioners, and our unmatched 7 to 1 student-faculty ratio allows students to be challenged and mentored by their professors in a very personal way.

Every year the School expands its scholarly reach by welcoming numerous lecturers and panelists to share their experiences and insights with the Yale Law School community.

As early as the spring of their first year, students gain first-hand experience with legal practice by participating in the Law School's many clinics and other experiential learning courses.

Learn about our clinics and experiential learning.

 

JD Admissions

Juris Doctor Applicants

Resources and information for prospective students and applicants to our Juris Doctor program 

Entering Class Profile

Fast facts and admissions statistics for the Class of 2021

Meet the Admissions Team

Profiles and contact information for the Admissions Office

Recruiting Schedule

Law School fairs, university campus visits, forums, and online e-visits.

Viewbook

Our 2018-2019 Viewbook for JD applicants (PDF)

Visit Yale Law School

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, we happily welcome visitors to our campus, especially prospective students

Transfer & Visiting Applicants

Resources and information for prospective transfer and visiting applicants

Joint Degree Applicants

Information about combining legal studies with other graduate and professional school programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions about applying and attending Yale Law School.

Centers and Programs

Faculty and students at Yale Law School can extend the curriculum and further pursue their interests through a variety of centers, programs, and workshops.

Centers & Programs
Areas of Study

Student Life

Yale Law School students are campus and community leaders, taking part in an array of student organizations (as well as editing the School's nine journals) and enjoying the social and recreational opportunities that the New Haven area has to offer.

Student Services
Student Organizations

Careers

The Career Development Office (CDO) works with students and alumni to support their searches for rewarding careers by helping them assess their goals, research possible positions, and apply for jobs.

Career Development
Complete Employement Statistics

Cost & Financial Aid

Yale Law School’s financial aid policies and programs are designed to make it possible for students to pursue their legal education at yale, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Approximately 70% of the student body receives some form of financial assistance; and approximately 59% of YLS students qualify for law school grants, which are awarded solely on the basis of financial need.

 

Cost of Attendance

How Need-Based Aid Works

Financial Aid Policies

Apply for Financial Aid

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I am proud to say that Yale manages to open doors that are unexpected for many foreign law students.”

Diane Desierto ’09 LLM, ’11 JSD