Monday, April 6
Apr
6
Queens of Crime: A Rare Book Exhibit
All Day
Rare Book Room, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Lower Level 2
Queens of Crime: Four Authors and the Pulp Detective follows four women mystery writers working in England and the English literary market from the aftermath of World War I through the later 20th...
Apr
6
Student Community Lunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Ruttenberg Dining Hall
Gather with your peers over a delicious meal, and enjoy conversation and connection.
Apr
6
Virtual Information Session: Gruber Fellowship in Global Justice and Women’s Rights
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Online
Join us for an overview of the Gruber Program’s mission, details about the fellowship application process, and insights into opportunities available through the program; with 2024–25 Gruber Fellow...
Apr
6
CANCELLED: One-On-One Sessions with Jon Finer ’09
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Ludwig Hall
We are delighted to invite you to meet one-on-one with Jon Finer, Senior Distinguished Fellow in Residence for The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School.
Apr
6
Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights, w/ Dr. Daniel Galvin (Northwestern)
4:00PM - 6:00PM
SLB Room 110
Daniel J. Galvin is professor of political science, faculty fellow at the Institute for Policy Research, and director of the Workplace Justice Lab at Northwestern University.
Apr
6
“Two Stories of Corporate Governance” with U. Chicago Law Prof. Douglas G. Baird
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Alumni Reading Room
A Judge Ralph K. Winter Lecture on Corporate Law and Governance. Professor Baird's research and teaching interests focus on corporate reorganizations and contracts, and he is the chair of the National...
Tuesday, April 7
Apr
7
Blackstone’s Critic: Jeremy Bentham & the Commentaries
All Day
Rare Book Exhibit Area, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Level 3
frivolous; illogical; his reasons altogether futile; cold; reserved; affected; wary; exhibiting a frigid pride. Blackstone's Critic explores Jeremy Bentham's relationship with William Blackstone, from...
Apr
7
1L Overview of the 2L Public Interest and Government Job Search
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 127
Norma D'Apolito, Director, Public Interest & Fellowships, and Kiran Singh, Director, Government & Public Interest, will discuss applying for 2L summer public interest and government internships.
Apr
7
Creed and Care: Reproductive Health in Religious Hospitals
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 120
A YHeLPS and Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy discussion on the legal, ethical, and policy issues surrounding reproductive health care in religious hospitals.
Apr
7
Exploring Franchise Entrepreneurship with A.J. Wasserstein, Visiting Lecturer in Law
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 121
This lunch-time session will introduce franchise entrepreneurship as an alternative way to architect an entrepreneurial career.
Apr
7
Free Speech in the Digital Age: Social Media and the First Amendment
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 116
The Yale Federalist Society is proud to host Hon. Joshua Divine '16 for a conversation about recent doctrinal developments at the Supreme Court that sit at the intersection of social media regulation...
Apr
7
2026 Private Law Seminar: “Dignitary Torts and Democracy” with Cristina Tilley & Daniel Rauch
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 129
This session of the 2026 Private Law Seminar addresses the subject "Dignitary Torts and Democracy" with Professor Cristina Tilley (Iowa College of Law), and Professor Daniel Rauch (Maryland Carey Law)...
Apr
7
Settler Violence in the West Bank: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
12:10PM - 1:30PM
Humanities Quadrangle Room 134 (320 York St.)
Please join the Brodie Center for Jewish and Israeli Law and the Center for Global Legal Challenges for a conversation on Settler Violence in the West Bank: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives...
Apr
7
“As It Turns out, Code Is Not Law at All,” Olivier Sylvain (Fordham)
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 128
Olivier Sylvain is a professor of law at Fordham University and a senior policy research fellow at Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute.
Apr
7
Dinner & Conversation with Ambassador Lametti - Canadian Ambassador to the UN
5:15PM - 6:30PM
SLB Room 129
Please join the YLS National Security Group and the Rule of Law Clinic for Sally’s Apizza and an informal conversation with David Lametti, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the...
Apr
7
Death by Numbers: A Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Winslow Auditorium (60 College St)
Please join us for a screening of Academy Award-nominated documentary film "Death by Numbers," which turns an intimate lens on school shooting survivor Sam Fuentes’s journey to reclaim her power as...
Wednesday, April 8
Apr
8
Bloom & Bites: Spring Festival!
12:00PM - 1:30PM
SLB Courtyard
Drop in for free succulents, fresh pastries, and a lineup of lawn games to keep things fun.
Apr
8
A Conversation with Peter Kellner ’03, Founder & Managing Partner, Richmond Global LLC
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 124
This lunchtime event with Peter Kellner ’03 will explore themes and challenges in entrepreneurship and venture investing, in particular targeting international markets.
Apr
8
CANCELLED: Applying for a Skadden Fellowship
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 121
Charlie Gillig, the Executive Director of the Skadden Foundation, will speak about the Fellowship and answer questions.
Apr
8
Foundations of American Legal Thought Public Lectures: Heather Boushey and Derek Thompson
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 127
Heather Boushey and Derek Thompson, "Abundance Liberalism" Lunch will be served.
Apr
8
How to Succeed as a Summer Associate
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 122
What does it really take to stand out as a summer associate? Join the Women of Color Collective for a conversation with associates from Beveridge & Diamond, Cleary Gottlieb, Cohen Milstein, Paul...
Apr
8
Legislative Authoritarianism in Latin America
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 128
Fernando Loayza will give a presentation on the dynamics and legal rules that have enabled the Peruvian Parliament to hold its executive hostage for the past decade.
Apr
8
Polarization, Redistricting Wars, and Democracy: a Conversation with Kevin Johnson
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 110
Kevin Johnson is co-founder and executive director of Election Reformers Network, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing innovations that protect elections from polarization.
Apr
8
Inside a State SG’s Office: Strategy and Appeals with New Jersey Solicitor General Jeremy Feigenbaum
12:10PM - 1:10PM
Baker Room 116
Jeremy Feigenbaum serves as the inaugural Solicitor General of New Jersey, a role he has held since July 2020.
Apr
8
Brain Injury Project Information Session
3:10PM - 4:00PM
SLB Room 121
Renowned medical ethicist Dr. Joseph J. Fins will explain how students can become involved with the Brain Injury Project and preview his Fall 2026 course, "Brain Injury, Medical Ethics and Disability...
Thursday, April 9
Apr
9
TAP Lunch Talk: FTC v. Meta
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 128
The Thurman Arnold Project is pleased to invite you to a lunch talk on the FTC v. Meta decision. We have an excellent group of antitrust experts joining in person and over Zoom to discuss the case...
Apr
9
Trademark and Patent Law with Elizabeth Jackson
12:10PM - 12:50PM
Baker Room 118
The Yale and Business Society invites you to a conversation with Liz Jackson from the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Northeast Regional Outreach Office.
Apr
9
Injured? Need a Lawyer? Come Learn About Plaintiff-Side Litigation and Mass Torts
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 116
A conversation on mass torts litigation between Joe Masterman ’16, a founding partner of Cooper Masterman PLLC, and Professor John Witt.
Apr
9
POSTPONED: Managing a Boutique Private Equity Firm: William Macey ’78 (Sterling Investment Partners)
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 129
The Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership welcomes William “Bill” Macey ‘78, co-founder and senior partner of Sterling Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm.
Apr
9
CANCELLED: Kristine Beckerle ’15, The Seismic Shifts
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 128
Kristine Beckerle is a lawyer, researcher and writer focused on the application of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the contemporary Middle East.
Apr
9
Colloquium on Frontier AI Governance: Justin Curl (Harvard)
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 122
Justin Curl (Harvard) will speak on different conceptions of advanced AI development and their implications for legal services and legal design.
Apr
9
Yale Poynter Fellowship Lecture: Vann Newkirk
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 127
Join the Yale community for a special university-wide lecture featuring Vann Newkirk, senior editor at The Atlantic and one of this year’s Yale Poynter Fellows.
Apr
9
Yale Law and Philosophy Speaker Series: Paulina Sliwa (University of Vienna)
4:10PM - 6:00PM
SLB Room 124
The Law and Philosophy Speakers Series brings together our community for engaging conversations with leading thinkers in moral and legal philosophy.
Apr
9
29TH ANNUAL LIMAN COLLOQUIUM: The Complex Academy, circa 2026
4:15PM - 6:15PM
SLB Room 127
This panel examines the conceptual and normative foundations of liberal and legal education and the importance of academic freedom and expressive autonomy.
Friday, April 10
Apr
10
A Symposium on Citizenship
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Baker Room 116
Join Yale Law Democrats for a lively symposium on citizenship featuring four professors. Expect sharp ideas on service, education, and digital life…plus a radical twist: you’ll actually talk to your...
Apr
10
Financial Literacy Workshop: Constructing a Three-Statement Financial Model (Part 2) – Equity & Debt
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 124
In this workshop, we will continue what was covered in the previous workshop (core statements, working capital, fixed & intangible assets) with the complete construction of a three-statement financial...
Apr
10
Bernstein Symposium: Legal Institutions Under Pressure: Human Rights in a Shifting World Order
10:15AM - 4:30PM
Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall (120 High Street)
This year’s symposium examines how global and regional human rights systems are navigating shared challenges, where different actors within these systems may be most effective, and what opportunities...
Apr
10
Debrief: Paul Tsai China Center AI Focused Student Trip to China
12:10PM - 1:30PM
Baker Room 434
Please join four students for a discussion of their participation in a Paul Tsai China Center organized and funded trip to China over Spring Break
Apr
10
Hot Yoga @ Sweatfluence
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Sweatfluence (300 Crown St.)
Join your classmates at Sweatfluence in New Haven for an energizing hot yoga session designed to build strength, flexibility, and focus. Move, sweat, and reset in a welcoming space that leaves you...
Apr
10
YLSpring Jam
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Baker Courtyard
Come listen to great music with friends and enjoy some (hopefully) good weather! Catered dinner from local restaurants will be provided starting around 4:45, and folks are encouraged to bring snacks...
Saturday, April 11
Apr
11
Bernstein and Robina Post-Graduate Fellows Panels
10:15AM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 122
10:15 am, Current Bernstein and Robina Fellows Discuss Their Work Ebele Eseka, Constitutional Court of South Africa Dylan Farrell-Bryan, Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection program Philsan Isaak...
Sunday, April 12
Apr
12
Trail Lawyers Admitted Students Hike
2:15PM - 4:15PM
East Rock Park
Admitted students are joining our ranks! So come start spring right on a hike up East Rock with the bright-eyed class of 2029.