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 eight 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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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.

Welcome Class of 2025

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

Academic Resources & Services

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

Commencement

Information on annual commencement events

Policies

Policies from Yale Law School and Yale University

Discrimination and Harassment

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Student Journals & Organizations

With more than 50 student organizations and nine 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.

Student News & Opinion

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Yale Law School is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity

Student and Alumni Profiles

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A student perspective on the graduate studies programs, student community, and tech law.

New Haven & the Region

“Today, the city is known as Connecticut’s ‘Culture Capital,’ with abundant theaters, music and museums, well-preserved history and world-class culinary options.” - The Washington Post, 2019

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It’s incredibly important to defend the rule of law. But it’s also incredibly important that we think beyond the rule of law and how are we going to empower our local communities to ensure that that vision is what our government and our elected representatives are working towards each and every single day.”

Sameer Jaywant

Class of 2018