A Vibrant Community

Yale Law School students are at the center of a vibrant community. Whether attending classes, organizing a slate of engaging conferences and events, or volunteering to work for the public interest, our students bring their idealism and passion into every aspect of their lives. Our 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. Through it all, the Law School provides a range of services to support its students—from academic counseling offered by the Office of Student Affairs to advice for the path ahead at the Career Development Office.

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Our School & Location

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the Sterling Law Building is part of our historic 410-acre Yale campus.

Student Services

A range of services to help our students thrive during their time at Yale Law School.

Career Development

Resources and support to help our students and alumni evaluate their goals and navigate their job search.

Academic Resources & Services

Support resources for students looking to develop and improve upon their academic skills.

Policies

Policies from Yale Law School and Yale University

Student Journals & Organizations

With over 50 student organizations and 9 different journals, students have many ways to get involved.

Programs & Opportunities

A broad array of programming, focused both on academics and on health and wellness.

Health & Wellness

Resources and activities that promote general mental and physical health and wellness.

Welcome Class of 2020

Support and resources to help you with your transition to the Yale Law School community.

Student News & Opinion

Highlights, media mentions, and notable accomplishments from our current students.

Student Profile Videos

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Janine Balekdjian

A student perspective on constitutional law, gender law, and the Journal of Law and Feminism at Yale Law School.

New Haven & the Region

“Connecticut's second-largest city has risen from its ashes to become an arts mecca. . . . At the city's center stands tranquil New Haven Green, bordered by graceful colonial churches and Yale. Ethnic restaurants, theaters, museums, pubs and clubs dot the city." - Lonely Planet Guide to New England, 2009

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We, as lawyers, can be builders too. We can use our tools to build a society in which every member of the new generation can celebrate her graduation –not only with joy but with well-founded hope for the future.”

Professor Anne L. Alstott

Class of 1987, 2013 Commencement Address