PO Box 208215, New Haven, CT 06520-8215, USA
127 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA (courier delivery)
Phone: 203.432.1696 | Fax: 203.432.3803
E-mail: gradpro.law@yale.edu | Website: www.law.yale.edu
Introduction
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale Law School is one of the world's premier law
schools. With a rich history, a vibrant academic community, and an accomplished student body,
Yale Law School offers an unmatched environment of excellence and educational intimacy in
the form of world renowned faculty, small classes, opportunities for independent research and
writing as well as student-organized reading groups. The Law School is small by
design; its impact on the world is measured by its accomplished graduates and its ongoing
scholarship and outreach through numerous centers and projects.
The Sterling Law Building, which houses the Yale Law School, occupies one city block at the
heart of Yale University and downtown New Haven. Constructed in 1929–1931 and recently
renovated, it features Internet-ready classrooms, faculty offices, the Lillian Goldman Law
Library, an auditorium, a student lounge, a dining hall, and a day care center clustered around
three beautiful courtyards.
As a part of one of the world's great universities, the Law School draws on Yale's abundant
academic resources, including a 12.5 million-volume library system. The Yale campus is also
home to world-renowned museums of art and natural history, a Tony-award-winning regional
theater, two concert halls that feature performances from symphony to opera, jazz to chamber
music, and one of the most comprehensive fitness facilities in the world.
A coastal city on the Long Island Sound, New Haven is sophisticated, fun, easy to navigate,
friendly and affordable. It is a city of distinct neighborhoods, with beautiful architecture, treelined
streets, convenient shopping, restaurants for every budget, bookstores, clubs, theaters,
movies, parks, and a waterfront—all within an easy walk or bike ride from the Yale campus.
Law School Enrollment
- Total law school enrollment: approximately 675
- LLM program enrollment: 23 (for academic year 2013–2014)
Students enjoy small class sizes and the camaraderie of JD students, the intimacy of a small
program, and a close relationship with the Yale Law
School faculty.
Physical Facilities
- Students have unlimited access to a premier domestic, foreign, and international legal collection consisting of the best print, electronic, and people resources in the world. For more information, visit the Lillian Goldman Law Library website.
- Full-service computer lab and support for a suite of productivity and research
software
- Wired and wireless network connectivity throughout the building
- Payne Whitney Gym
- YLS Dining Hall
Housing
There is plentiful, affordable, and convenient housing in New Haven. Some on-campus
dormitory housing is available for single students. Many students, however, prefer to live in
nearby off-campus houses or apartments. Yale University maintains a limited number of
apartment buildings for student families and has a housing office to assist students in finding off-campus
housing.
LLM Program
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Yale Law School is a one-year course of study intended
for students committed to careers in law teaching and scholarship. Each year, students from all
over the world participate in the LLM program, taking advantage of Yale Law School's
unparalleled opportunities for advanced study, independent research, and intellectual growth.
The completely elective program has no formal specializations and no uniform course of study is
prescribed for LLM candidates. Students are encouraged to create a course of study that
reflects their particular background and interests. The Graduate Programs Office provides a
wide range of support services including assistance in designing individual academic programs
and exploring course options. Each LLM candidate is invited to use the resources of the Law
School in whatever program of study will best prepare that individual for a career in research and
teaching.
Intellectual Life
Yale Law School enhances the intellectual life of its academic community by sponsoring a
variety of centers, programs, and workshops, inspired by the interests of its faculty and students.
These offerings extend the curriculum, support faculty research, and engage the student body in
serious academic inquiry. Each center has a particular focus, such as human rights, corporate
law, or environmental law and policy. The more informal workshops allow scholars and students
to discuss emerging ideas in fields as diverse as law and economics, human rights, legal history,
and Chinese legal reform.
Through organizing reading groups, pursuing supervised independent research and writing,
taking courses in other departments and schools at Yale, or presenting papers at the graduate
works-in-progress symposium, our LLM students have numerous opportunities to take
initiative, explore new subjects and disciplines, engage in collaborative learning, and stretch and
challenge themselves in a rigorous academic setting.
Student Services and Organizations
Yale Law School views civic and intellectual engagement outside of the classroom as vital to
maintaining a healthy and vibrant academic community. To that end, the Law School encourages
students to take advantage of Yale's extensive academic, extracurricular, and social offerings.
Whether attending classes, organizing a slate of engaging conferences and events, or
volunteering to work for the public interest, our students bring their idealism and passion into
every aspect of their lives.
Our students are campus and community leaders, taking part in an array of student organizations
(as well as editing the school's nine journals) and enjoying the social and recreational
opportunities that the New Haven area has to offer.
Fueled by a globally diverse student body and a flexible curriculum, the Law School provides a
range of services and resources to support its LLM students—from academic counseling
offered by the Graduate Programs Office to advice for the path ahead at the Career Development
Office.
Career Development
The Career Development Office serves to educate students and alumni on the diverse career
paths open to them as graduates of the Yale Law School. Through one-on-one counseling, access
to online resources and publications, and participation in interview and educational programs,
students and alumni gain the confidence and knowledge to successfully identify and realize their
career goals.
Application Information
- Application available: 01 August 2013
- Application deadline: 01 December 2013
- Application fee: $75
- Letters of recommendation: 2 required
- Transcripts required from all degree-granting colleges and/or universities
attended: LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service required
- Official TOEFL score report from ETS, if applicable (please see Steps in Applying for the LLM)
- Tuition: $52,400 for 2013–2014
Contact Information
For additional information, please visit Yale's LLM program website, or contact:
Yale Law School Graduate Programs
PO BOX 208215
New Haven, CT 06520-8215
USA
Phone: 203.432.1696
Fax: 203.432.3803
E-mail: gradpro.law@yale.edu
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