How We Are Involved
About the Program
Yale Law School offers a rich academic experience studying criminal law through many different lenses. In addition to a variety of courses, students can collaborate with faculty on empirical research, work on reform efforts, and gain hands-on experience through work with clinics and student organizations.
Faculty
Yale Law Report Feature, 2016
Centers & Programs
Two vibrant centers at the Law School create a myriad of ways for students to get involved in criminal justice reform work that is having a profound impact across the country.
Justice Collaboratory
Experiential Learning
Several clinics and student organizations play an important role in introducing students to the state and federal criminal justice systems and affording the students an opportunity to represent individual clients and pursue systemic reforms.
Beshar/Lehner Gender Violence Clinic
Challenging Mass Incarceration Clinic
Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic
Samuel Jacobs Criminal Justice Clinic
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
News
Supermax Prison Closure Marks Success for Lowenstein Clinic Partners
Connecticut's supermax prison closure is a success for the Lowenstein Clinic, which has supported efforts against the prison and Connecticut’s use of solitary confinement for the past decade.
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
In The Press
The Case For Moving Beyond Probation, And How To Do It — A Commentary by Fiona Doherty ’99
The Appeal
Fiona Doherty is a Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Friday, April 09, 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Monday, April 12, 2021
Friday, April 9, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
59:57
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
In The Press
Unearthing the Roots of Black Rebellion
The New York Times
The New York Times interviewed Professor of Law Elizabeth Hinton about her new book, America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
In The Press
Eligible Voters in CT Jails Need Access to Their Ballots — A Commentary by Anna VanCleave et al.
New Haven Register
Anna VanCleave is Director of The Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law at Yale Law School. Zal Shroff is a Clinical Lecturer in Law and Senior Liman Fellow in Residence at Yale Law School. Natalie Kirchhoff is a member of the class of 2023 at Yale Law School.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
In The Press
The Case For Moving Beyond Probation, And How To Do It — A Commentary by Fiona Doherty ’99
The Appeal
Fiona Doherty is a Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
In The Press
The Lucky Legal Accident That Led to Derek Chauvin’s Conviction — A Commentary by Gideon Yaffe
The Hill
Gideon Yaffe is the Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld Professor of Jurisprudence.
Friday, April 30, 2021
In The Press
Lawsuit Over Solitary Confinement in Limbo as State Pushes for Mediation
CT Mirror
The Lowenstein International Human Rights Clinic is mentioned in a CT Mirror article about a lawsuit that seeks to prohibit the use of in-cell shackling and solitary confinement of individuals with mental illnesses.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
In The Press
Pressure Mounts on Austin to Support Major Shift in Handling Military Sexual Assault
Politico
Senior Research Scholar in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in Politico about proposed changes to how the military handles sexual assault allegations.
Alumni Profiles
There are many law schools. Ours is special. It’s a close-knit community of faculty, students, and staff committed to excellence in everything we do.”
Harold Hongju Koh
Sterling Professor of International Law and Former Dean