Professors NeJaime and Siegel Argue Substantive Due Process Is Crucial for Judicial Review
In this Q&A, Professor NeJaime offers modern contexts for Lochner and substantive due process doctrine.
Scholarship by Professor Joshua Macey Honored
Two recent articles co-authored by Professor of Law Joshua Macey ’17 have been recognized for their contributions to corporate law and governance.
Forum Supports Early Career Professors
The Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum was held at Yale Law School on May 21 and 22, 2026. The initiative was started by Stanford and Yale, and the first forum was held in 2000 to “provide a serious experience in how scholarly inquiry is conducted and to increase the sense of community among legal scholars.”
16 Students Receive 2026 Susman Godfrey Prize
Sixteen Yale Law School students have received the 2026 Susman Godfrey Prize, which is awarded annually to students of color who have demonstrated academic excellence and overall achievement.
World Court Issues Advisory Opinion Endorsing Professor Koh’s Position Favoring an International Right to Strike
The International Court of Justice affirmed workers’ right to strike in a historic ruling, largely following arguments made by Professor Harold Hongju Koh.
Professor Gerald Torres Moderates UN Panel on Indigenous Issues
During the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 24, held at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, Professor of Law Gerald Torres ’77 moderated an event featuring panelists from North and South America, Africa, and Asia.
ISPS Establishes Government Effectiveness Working Group at Yale
Yale’s Institution for Social and Policy Studies announced the launch of the Government Effectiveness Working Group. This new collaboration will gather scholars from across social sciences and law to study how institutions can be designed and reformed to work more effectively for citizens. It will be co-led by Yale Law School professors Zachary Liscow ’15 and David Schleicher, along with Associate Professor of Political Science Joshua Kalla.
Celebrating the Class of 2026 — Rising to the Challenge
Commencement ceremonies for the Yale Law School Class of 2026 were held on May 18 in New Haven.