Law Library Exhibits Celebrate Yale Law School at 200
The Lillian Goldman Law Library will curate a series of exhibitions to help mark the bicentennial of Yale Law School in 2024.
Striving for the Golden Age: A Historical Look at Yale Law School
What started as a tiny school that nearly didn't survive, operating out of a rented room over a downtown saloon, transformed over time into a premier law school that has shaped the minds of leaders and changemakers across every sector of society.
Reflecting on 200 Years: A Q&A with Dean Heather K. Gerken
As the first female dean of Yale Law School, Heather Gerken discusses its history, its future, and its “restless spirit.”
Reflecting on 200 Years: A Q&A with Former Dean Harold Hongju Koh
Harold Hongju Koh served as dean of Yale Law School from 2004 to 2009 before being appointed as the 22nd Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State.
Reflecting on 200 Years: A Q&A with Former Dean Anthony T. Kronman
Anthony T. Kronman ’75 served as dean of Yale Law School from 1994 to 2004. During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of the Global Constitutional Seminar, the China Law Center, the Middle East Legal Studies Seminar, and the expansion of the Law School’s Latin America program.
Reflecting on 200 Years: A Q&A with Former Dean Robert C. Post
Robert C. Post ’77, a leading First Amendment and constitutional law scholar, served as dean of Yale Law School from 2009 to 2017.
Historical Profile: Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray ’65 JSD
A true trailblazer, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray ’65 JSD was a scholar, activist, writer, and Episcopal priest who was an important yet often overlooked figure in the civil and women’s rights movements.
Historical Profile: Jane Matilda Bolin ’31
Jane Matilda Bolin made history as the first Black female judge in the United States and the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School.