This page highlights notable accomplishments and activities of current students – including clinic cases, honors, awards, student events, media mentions, books published, fellowships received, and community service. If you are a current student, we encourage you to submit story ideas and photos for inclusion on this page. If you have recently published an op-ed, were cited or quoted in the media, or published a paper, please tell us about it here. Student prizes are awarded annually.
News
Schell Center Announces 2021 Postgraduate Fellows
The Schell Center for International Human Rights has announced eight Yale Law students and recent graduates who will receive postgraduate fellowships in human rights.
Students Explore International Law as Salzburg Cutler Fellows
In March, students from Yale Law School and 13 other leading U.S. law schools explored the topic of international law at the ninth annual Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program.
Katherine Fang ’22 Receives 2021 Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Katherine Fang ’22 has received a 2021 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.
New Haven Independent
Suburb Housing Quest Enters New Phase
YSM Students Advance COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts with Innovative Community-Academic Partnerships and Advocacy
Yale School of Medicine students and others, including joint J.D./M.D. student Blake Shultz ’21, are playing a significant role in the vaccination campaign in New Haven.
CT Moves Bill Forward to Abolish Prison Gerrymandering
The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee voted to advance a bill abolishing prison gerrymandering.
Clinics Aid in Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Yale Law School’s Ludwig Center for Community & Economic Development (CED) and Housing Clinic represented the Branford (Conn.) Housing Authority to help provide new and rejuvenated affordable housing in the town.
Clinic Advocates for CT Parentage Law Overhaul
A Law School clinic led by Professor Douglas NeJaime aims to help pass the Connecticut Parentage Act.
Three Yale Students Named Wyss Scholars
Three Yale students, including Helia Bidad ’22, have been named 2021 Wyss Scholars.