Yale Law School LLM Program 2027-2028 with Need-Based Financial Aid

About the scholarship

The Yale LLM is a small, research-focused one-year programme mainly for lawyers who plan careers in law teaching and legal scholarship.

International applicants, including Nigerian law graduates, apply through LSAC. Admitted students can be considered for need-based institutional aid. Yale does not give merit scholarships, so applicants should also look for external funding.

Eligibility

• First law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a law school outside the US
• Clear interest in law teaching and scholarship
• Application via the LSAC Electronic Application Service, using LSAC Document Assembly
• Supporting documents must reach LSAC by the deadline

Additional notes

Applications for 2027-2028 are accepted from 15 August to 1 December 2026, 11:59 pm US Eastern time. Register with LSAC early because document processing takes time. Financial aid details are shared after admission.