Monday, September 14
Sep
14
Introduction to Planning Your Legal Career
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 127
Counselors from the Career Development Office will share essential information and key timelines, so we encourage all first years to attend.
Tuesday, September 15
Sep
15
$50 late enrollment fee (uncertified Term Data Update)
All Day
YLS
$50 late enrollment fee (uncertified Term Data Update)
Sep
15
Actual Malice: Past & Present in The New York Times v. Sullivan (1964)
All Day
Rare Book Room, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Lower Level 2
"Actual Malice" examines The New York Times v. Sullivan and the historic decision authored by Justice William J. Brennan in its historical moment, tracing the case's influence from its present to our...
Sep
15
An Imperial Presidency? The Future of the Unitary Executive After Trump and Slaughter
12:10PM - 1:10PM
SLB Room 129
The Yale Federalist Society is proud to host Ilan Wurman and Townsend Professor of Law Nicholas Parrillo for a conversation on the unitary executive.
Sep
15
3L Bar Information Session
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 127
A Bar Information Session covering bar admissions, factors to consider in deciding where and when to take a bar exam, and the character and fitness process.
Sep
15
9/11 & GWOT 25th Anniversary Reflections: Scholars Panel
12:10PM - 1:30PM
Baker Room 116
Join the Yale Law National Security Group (NSG) and the Yale Law Veterans Association (YLVA) for a scholars panel reflecting on the 25 anniversary of 9/11 and the start of the Global War on Terror...
Sep
15
“In Search of University Democracy,” David Pozen ’07, Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 128
David Pozen teaches and writes about constitutional law, information law, and nonprofit law, among other topics.
Sep
15
CAFFS Ice Cream Social
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Baker Courtyard
Join us as we share our plans for this semester, and learn how you can get involved in Academic Freedom and Free Speech at Yale.
Sep
15
Boston YLS Alumni Event
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Boston, MA
Save the Date! More details to come. If you do not live or work in the area but will be in Boston on that date and would like to attend, please email AED to receive your own personal digital...
Wednesday, September 16
Sep
16
“The Choicest Privilege”: Press Freedom from Magna Charta to the Early Federal Period
All Day
Rare Book Exhibit Area, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Level 3
"The Choicest Privilege," curated from the collection of Matthew L. Schafer and Steven Underweiser, considers U.S. history through a 1587 Magna Charta and an 1804 trial report.
Sep
16
YSIL International Orientation
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 116
This event will introduce participants to YLS resources in international law, and create an opportunity for students to meet peers and with shared interests.
Sep
16
Coffee Connections
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Alumni Reading Room
Join us for Coffee Connections! An opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee and a light snack while engaging in conversation and building connections with fellow students.
Sep
16
After the LL.M.: A Discussion about Opportunities and Resources
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 124
Please join us for a discussion about opportunities and resources for LLM students.
Sep
16
Beyond Final Judgment
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 129
Panel discussion with Liman in-house fellow Laura Fernandez and journalist and author Pamela Colloff on their work on behalf of James Dailey, who is on death row in Florida.
Sep
16
From Public Defense to the Appellate Bench: Judge Eunice C. Lee ’96
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 120
Judge Eunice C. Lee ’96 was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in August 2021.
Sep
16
Latin American Series - Colombia Pionera
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 128
A discussion of the challenges facing Colombia's Constitutional Court following the tumultuous administration of Gustavo Petro and the incoming conservative government of Abelardo de la Espriella.
Sep
16
Rule of Law: Separation of Powers and Institutional Constraints on Presidential Power
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 127
Please enroll in the Canvas Site for this series in advance.
Sep
16
LPE Workshop Series: Non-Discrimination and Neutrality Rules with Aneil Kovvali
4:40PM - 6:00PM
SLB Room 120
Aneil Kovvali (Cardozo Law) will present his forthcoming paper theorizing rules against economic discrimination, critical for economic governance and regulatory regimes.
Thursday, September 17
Sep
17
From SCOTUS to Skrmetti to the 6th Circuit: A Conversation with Judge Hermandorfer and Prof. West
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 121
A conversation with Judge Whitney D. Hermandorfer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and Professor E. Garrett West.
Sep
17
9/11 & GWOT 25th Anniversary Reflections: Practitioners Panel
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 120
Join the Yale Law National Security Group (NSG), the Yale Law Veterans Association (YLVA), and the Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment for a practitioners panel reflecting on the 25...
Sep
17
The Newman Colloquium | Defending the Rule of Law: Perspectives from the Bench
12:20PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 127
The Global Constitutionalism Seminar presents The Newman Colloquium | Defending the Rule of Law: Perspectives from the Bench. Boxed lunch will be served. RSVP.
Sep
17
Constitution Day 2026: A Fireside Chat with Judge Amir Ali
4:10PM - 5:00PM
SLB Room 127
American Constitution Society is proud to host Judge Amir Ali (D.D.C.) for an afternoon conversation on the Constitution's fundamental promises.
Sep
17
Introduction to Law Firms: Settings, Practices, and Recruiting
4:10PM - 5:00PM
SLB Room 120
1Ls interested in law firm practice should attend this program to learn about different law firm settings (e.g., "Big Law," mid-size firms, boutique and specialized firms).
Friday, September 18
Sep
18
The Many Lives of Global Emergency: 50 Years of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
10:10AM - 12:00PM
SLB Room 128
Join the Yale Journal of International Law for its annual fall symposium on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Sep
18
Financial Literacy Workshop: Understanding Financial Statements (Accounting) – Part 2
10:10AM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 128
This 3-hour course (part 2 of 2) will provide exposure to foundational accounting conventions and financial statement structure so participants can become comfortable with accounting terms and...
Sep
18
Is Homosexuality Depathologized in China?
12:10PM - 1:30PM
Baker Room 434
Darius Longarino is a research scholar in law and senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center, where he focuses on LGBTQ rights and gender equality in China.