Yale Law Women (YLW) seeks to advance the status of women and traditionally underrepresented gender identities at Yale Law School and in the legal profession at large.
Student Guides
In our effort to advance the status of women at YLS and beyond as well as make positive contributions to the YLS community, Yale Law Women seeks to make crucial academic and professional information readily available. We create resources to facilitate collaborative learning, encourage transparency, and increase access to institutional knowledge.
In order to access these resources, please click the links below and enter “yaleNetID” and your password if prompted. These resources are for exclusive use by current members of the Yale Law School community. Any external circulation or commercial uses are strictly prohibited.
Trans @ YLS 2018 (2018—please see OutLaws for the most recent guide)
YLW Guide for Parents and Families: provides information and advice for students looking to balance their time in law school with commitments to people and pets outside the law school.
YLW and YLJ – Notes on “Notes” & Student Publication Guidelines: provides pointers on how to prepare a Note, a short-form student scholarship piece accepted by many YLS journals. It also contains specific information about journal submissions policies, word limits, review cycles, and other guidelines for publishing student scholarship.
YLW Guide to Course Selection: outlines the course selection process and offers recommendations for building a balanced class schedule.
YLW Guide to Specialized Journals: takes a comparative look at the specialized journals–topics, time commitment, culture, organizational structure–using information from poll data and other sources.
YLW Guide to Writing Requirements: offers information and advice for tackling the law school’s writing requirements.
YLW Guide to Study Strategies: includes tips on exam prep, study aids, and what to expect on test day.
Trans at YLS: A Guide for Trans Students & Allies: provides information to trans students on how to navigate life at YLS, and provides guidance to others at the law school who wish to become more knowledgeable about trans issues and more supportive of their trans peers and students
Thank you to those that have contributed to the research and design of these guides.
