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
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About the Program
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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
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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
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News
Justice Collaboratory Study Focuses on Community Response to Gun Violence Prevention Policies
A new study by The Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School seeks to better understand the power and influence of gun violence prevention programs through the voices of participants and impacted communities.