Services to Help Students Thrive

Yale Law School and Yale University provide a range of services to help our students thrive during their years in school. After all, even in law school, life continues outside the classroom. Explore the range of services available. Visit the Office of Student Affairs for more information.

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is currently operating remotely, but we are available by phone +1-203-432-7979 and email osa@yale.edu Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Upcoming Remote Access Events.

Upcoming Events

May 18 Tuesday

Weekly Meditation with Professor Yair Listokin

12:05PM to 12:10PM

Online

Join Professor Listokin every Tuesday at 12:05 for a brief meditation via Zoom. Zoom information can be found on YaleConnect.

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The Office of Student Affairs is here to assist you with all matters related to student life at YLS. Below are some of the main services and resources we can provide.

About the Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs at Yale Law School helps law students navigate their legal education from Orientation to Graduation.

Virtual Resources During COVID-19

Virtual resources that are available to the YLS Community.

Housing

Explore your options for where to live while at YLS and in the New Haven area.

Dining

The YLS Dining Hall offers a place to eat, relax, and socialize between classes - with great coffee.

Transportation & Security

Yale University provides a shuttle service and walking escort to move you around campus.

Information Technology

Yale Law School's IT department, separate from the main Yale IT department, offers computing support, Internet connectivity, free printing, and more for members of the YLS community.

Students with Families

The Law School and the University provide special services for students with spouses and children.

Students with Disabilities

Yale can help students who need special transportation, classroom assistance, and other services.

International Students

Each year Yale Law School welcomes many international students. Learn more about resources available to international students at Yale.

University Resources

Additional resources list for students.

Business Cards

YLS student business cards are available through Yale Printing and Publishing.

Life at Yale Law School

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I chose to attend Yale Law School because I wanted to direct my own education. 25 years later, freedom and flexibility are still the best things about this place. As a YLS student, you get to decide what you want to study. ”

James Forman Jr.

Class of 1992, J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law