- Home
- Admissions
- How to Apply
How to Apply
Yale Law School offers four degree-granting programs:
- The J.D. program is a three-year course of study. Learn how to apply. Read about the academic requirements. YLS also offers joint degree programs.
- The LL.M. is a one-year course of study for students who have completed their law degree and are interested in law teaching. Learn how to apply. Read about the academic requirements.
- The J.S.D. program is open only to Yale Law School LL.M. graduates. Learn how to apply. Read about the academic requirements.
- 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. Learn how to apply. Read about the academic requirements.
In addition, the Law School welcomes a limited number of visiting researchers and visiting students each year.
