Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Emotional

Resources to help you cope effectively with life and create satisfying relationships:

• Support from members of the Office of Student Affairs 
• Assistance from Title IX Coordinators¹ and SHARE Center²
• Clinical counseling through the Mental Health & Counseling Department³ at Yale Health Center⁴
• The Good Life Center⁵, Yale's home for empowering students to foster well-being through evidence-based programming

Environmental

Resources that provide pleasant, soothing environments:

Financial

Resources to support current and future financial situations:

• One-on-one counseling with the Financial Aid Office⁷ to discuss both current and future financial planning
• A series of events focusing on managing your money while in law school, and creating an effective plan for after graduation
• One of the most generous loan repayment assistance programs⁸ in the country
• A Safety Net⁹ fund designed to support students who face unforeseen financial hardship

Intellectual

Resources for recognizing creative abilities, and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills:

• Almost 200 courses taught by more than 60 full-time faculty¹⁰ and dozens of visiting faculty, lecturers, and adjunct professors
• A low student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of under 20 students
• Daily guest lectures and events¹¹ with visiting experts and leaders in a broad array of fields
• Reference librarians¹² available to help with legal research and using legal resources
• The ability to take classes outside of the Law School on any number of topics
• Dedicated programs to support students' quest for knowledge beyond the Law School

Occupational

Resources to boost personal satisfaction and enrichment from one's work:

• Wide array of classes, clinics, externships¹³, extracurriculars, and independent study programs
• One-on-one counseling with the Career Development Office¹⁴ or OSA for career path guidance and academic planning. CDO offers specialists in various career areas that can help with almost any career goal.
• Numerous guides and advice pages¹⁵ about various career options
• Extensive alumni network¹⁶, including over 3,500 alums who have offered to discuss their career paths with current students
• Detailed alumni survey report¹⁷ with satisfaction rates among YLS graduates, so that students can assess which career choices may produce the best chances of a satisfying career
• Variety of career-related panels held throughout the academic year

Physical

Resources that recognize the need for healthy food, physical activity and ample sleep:

Social

Resources that foster a sense of connection and belonging:

• A variety of social events designed to promote community among YLS students, faculty and staff
• Funding for over 70 different student groups and organizations²³, covering a wide variety of interests and activities
• Programs for first-term students that connect them with upper-level students, including Orientation Leaders, Coker Fellows and Community Leaders
• Opportunities to forge meaningful connections with peers, such as through the Common Ground program 

Spiritual

Resources to help you understand and expand your sense of purpose and meaning:

• Yale University Chaplain’s Office²⁴, a multi-faith organization that provides pastoral care, educates on faith-related topics, and hosts interfaith student groups and events
• A number of student groups²⁵ that are centered on various religious faiths
• A private prayer and meditation room