Degree Programs
Yale Law School offers four degree-granting programs:
- The J.D. program is a three-year course of study. Read about the academic requirements. Learn how to apply.
- The LL.M. is a one-year course of study for students who have completed their law degree and are interested in law teaching. Read about the academic requirements. Learn how to apply.
- The J.S.D. program is open to Yale Law School LL.M. graduates. Read about the academic requirements. Learn how to apply.
- The M.S.L. program is a one-year course of study intended for experts in other disciplines who want to explore how the law relates to their fields. Read about the academic requirements. Learn how to apply.
- YLS also offers joint degree programs.













