In this week’s Trivia Tuesday, we outlined the unique application process at Yale Law School, as the scholarly program relies on its full 60-person permanent faculty to review and rate applicants.
Additionally, a post this week on the (203) Admissions Blog reminded us of another distinctive feature of the school, as Yale’s law students are currently taking exams for last semester’s courses. This administration of post-winter break final exams is unlike most peer law schools.
And while the post speaks with clear subjectivity about the positive aspects of such a schedule, there are simple objective facts to be noted about this system: First, most of Yale Law’s exams are offered online and are self-scheduled, with only “check-in” and “check-out” times limiting duration. Secondly, all 1L fall-term courses are offered on a pass/fail basis, adding further flexibility to exam preparation. Thirdly, many YLS classes operate with papers, rather than exams, and are revealed as such before registration, so a student can tailor their schedule to academic preferences.
Though many law students counter that they prefer to complete finals period before the holiday season, this exam system, like other aspects detailed in our Yale Law School Guide, offers another indication of how the program is unique among peer programs.
