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
Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic Bill Advances Out of CT Joint Judiciary Committee
A bill drafted by a coalition including the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic successfully passed out of the Joint Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut legislature.
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