The mission of Yale Law Women (YLW) is to promote the interests of women within the law school and beyond. To this end, YLW cultivates debate and discussion of issues pertaining to women and gender broadly defined; promotes speech and action by YLW members on issues of import to women; devotes resources to student support and professional development; recognizes and fosters outstanding achievement; and advocates in service of women's interests in society.

Yale Law Women encourages and supports responsible discourse and action by its members on political issues. YLW is a non-partisan organization committed to reflection and activism in all of its work.