Law Program

The law degree program at Yale University prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at Western, WCSU is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for more than 102 years.

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Yale University

Also known as Western, WCSU

181 White Street, Danbury, CT

About
Yale University, located in Hartford, Connecticut, was founded 1701 through “An Act for Liberty to Erect a Collegiate School” which was passed by the then Colony of Connecticut to establish a means to train ministers and leaders. The school was first brought together by ten Harvard University alumni led by James Pierpont, who pooled their books in order to establish the schools library and later became known as “The Founders.”

A rift in the clergy cause former members of Harvard University, particularly its sixth president, Increase Mathers, to promote the Collegiate School (Yale University's original name) in maintaining Puritan standards. As a result the school began to receive funding for construction and expansion, particularly from businessman from Elihu Yale, after whom the school is named.

Yale University is the third oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and is considered among the best universities in the nation. Yale is one of the schools that comprise the Ivy League, a term originally given to refer to the athletic conference but has come to describe a highly ranked and revered colleges and universities.

Academics
Yale University offers a comprehensive undergraduate program that allows students to pursue a major area of study through the completion of general education courses along side electives and lower and upper division courses related to one's major.

Additionally, the school offers dual bachelor or minor degree programs that allow students to pursue a secondary area of study through the completion of additional courses outline by the program. The school also offers a variety of graduate programs, reaching the doctorate level, each of which has its own admissions guidelines and standards.

Programs offered include:

• Architecture
• Physiology
• Genetics
• Business Administration
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals applying to Yale University must submit a completed application and provide all the documentation requested, including transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. The school has a tradition of accepting academically or uniquely impressive candidates, and as such competition for available positions is very high. Individuals applying will also be interviewed, and once all materials are submitted a decision will be made. Notification will be sent out shortly thereafter, with successful applicants receiving additional information for preparation of their entry.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine aid eligibility and which programs are available. Additionally, the school maintains private scholarships given to exceptional students to cover tuition costs, as well is supported by a number of other scholarships students may apply for and which are awarded for a variety of reasons. Aid must be applied for every academic year and should be submitted in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Yale University offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).