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Sophia Vasalou: The Place of the Beautiful in Islamic Ethics

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Sophia Vasalou of Birmingham University delivered a lecture as part as the Abdallah S. Kamel Lectures series on March 3, 2022.

Jocelyn Samuels: Fighting Workplace Discrimination: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead

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Jocelyn Samuels, Vice Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, delivered the 2022 Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Rights on March 7, 2022, titled “Fighting Workplace Discrimination: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead.”

Steven Levitsky: Brennan Center Jorde Symposium Lecture

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Steven Levitsky, Professor of Government at Harvard University, gave the 2022 Brennan Center Jorde Symposium Lecture, titled “The Third Founding: The Rise of Multiracial Democracy and the Authoritarian Reaction Against It,” on Feb. 21, 2022.

Carmen Reinhart: Central Banks and the Inflationary Aftermath of COVID-19

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Carmen Reinhart, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of The World Bank Group, delivered the John R. Raben/Sullivan & Cromwell Fellowship Lecture on Feb. 7, 2022, titled “Central Banks and the Inflationary Aftermath of COVID-19.”

Expand Excellence

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The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School aims to equip the next generation of leaders with a broad-gauged thinking degree and empowers Law School graduates to embrace new ideas and fresh perspectives in order to tackle the world's biggest challenges.

Illuminate Unconventional Paths

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The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School illuminates unconventional paths for Yale Law students from private sector to public interest, from Silicon Valley to the Capitol, so that future leaders can effect positive change in the world.

Lead in Many Dimensions

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The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School encourages students to embrace unique experiences, lead in many dimensions, and engage with different perspectives.

Everything You Want to Know about Yale Law School: Personal Statements

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YLS Admissions Director of Recruiting & Diversity Initiatives Jon Perdue explains the role of the personal statement in the Law School application process.