Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. It was founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School and is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the most prestigious in the world. The Collegiate School, one of nine Colonial Colleges established before the American Revolution, was renamed Yale College in 1718 to honor Elihu Yale, the school's principal private patron for its first century. The Connecticut Collegiate School was established in 1701 by clergy to educate Congregational preachers before relocating to New Haven in 1716.

Yale's more than 20 legal clinics allow students to immerse themselves in real-world legal experiences as early as their first year. Students act as advocates for real people in a range of scenarios, including domestic violence cases, eviction proceedings, and more. In addition to clinical practice, students can put their legal knowledge to the test in workshops and on-campus facilities. Outside of the classroom, students can join over 50 groups. Although university-owned graduate student housing is available in New Haven, Conn., most students prefer to live elsewhere in the city.

Among the school's notable alumni are former President Bill Clinton and Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.

Year Founded: 1701

Address: New Haven, USA

Contact: 203-432-4771

Website: https://www.yale.edu/