Ethics Bureau Advocates for New Trial in Death Row Case
A death row inmate appealing his conviction will have his case reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court this year, a major development that comes after years of advocacy from the Ethics Bureau at Yale.
Four Yale Law School Students Named as 2017–2018 Kerry Fellows
Four Yale Law School students are among the 12 inaugural Kerry Fellows who will be working with former Secretary of State John Kerry on leading-edge research and high-profile publications for a global audience, as part of Yale University’s Kerry Initiative.
Rule of Law Clinic Sues Commerce Department Over Census Records
Students from the Rule of Law Clinic filed a federal lawsuit to compel the Commerce Department to produce records it has unlawfully withheld about preparations for the 2020 Census.
Ethics Bureau Instrumental in SCOTUS Reversal of Capital Murder Case
After a long legal fight, the U.S. Supreme Court summarily vacated a constitutional decision by the Louisiana Supreme Court, handing former death row inmate Roger Lacaze a major victory in his quest for a new trial.
Doctoral Conference to Be Held November 10–11, 2017
The conference was founded and is run by Yale Law School doctoral students with the support of the Graduate Programs Office.
Senator Chris Murphy to Speak at Conference on Congress and Foreign Policy
Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges and Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs are hosting a conference on Congress and Foreign Policy on Friday, October 13, 2017.
Veterans Sickened by Plutonium Sue Pentagon for Records
Veterans Legal Services Clinic is representing clients in a lawsuit that seeks to obtain records related to U.S. airmen’s exposure to ionizing radiation.
Moving Justice Forward Conference Held Oct 5–6
The Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law school will be hosting the Moving Justice Forward conference on October 5-6, 2017.