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
How We Are Involved
About the Program
Centers & Programs
Three 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.
The Justice Collaboratory
Clinics
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.
Peter Gruber Challenging Mass Incarceration Clinic
Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic
Samuel Jacobs Criminal Justice Clinic
News
The Justice Collaboratory Hosts Convening on Police Officer Standards and Training
The Justice Collaboratory held an event to spur ongoing collaboration among a group of distinguished state and local law enforcement.
Mar
11
“Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future,” a Book Talk w/Jason Stanley
12:10PM - 1:30PM
Mar
25
A Talk with Ruth Friedman on Clearing Federal Death Row and Her Career in Capital Defense
12:10PM - 1:00PM
