Trial Law Program - Yale University

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Lawn games, and more.

Accommodation and Facilities:

• Shared dorm rooms with roommates and common bathrooms.

• Gender-segregated floors with extra-long twin beds, desks, drawers, and closets.

• Suites with single and double rooms sharing common space, some accommodating up to six students.

• Gender-specific common bathrooms in suites.

• Linen pack includes bed sheets and towels; rooms equipped with a pillow and blanket.

• Historic campus buildings without air-conditioning, but high-speed fans provided.

• Laundry facilities available in dorms, operated by credit or debit card.

• Resident Advisors (RAs) for support, safety, security, community building, and activity planning.

• Additional staff on campus for round-the-clock support and emergency response.

Dining and Amenities:

• Meals served in nearby dining hall, with access to diverse restaurants in New Haven.

• Yale's commitment to sustainability with locally sourced, seasonal food; special diets accommodated.

• Optional access to Payne Whitney Gym for a $25 weekly fee.

Health and Wellness:

• Partnership with Yale New Haven Hospital for medical and health-related issues.

All excursions supervised by our staff.

• Excursions in Boston: Day trip to explore Boston's historical landmarks., walk the Freedom Trail, visit Bunker Hill Monument, and Boston Common.
• Exploring New Haven, Connecticut: Bustling pedestrian life with shops, cafes, and top-rated restaurants like Yorkside Restaurant and Shake Shack, access to world-class museums including the Yale Peabody Museum and Yale University Art Gallery.
• Six Flags New England Adventure: Over 100 rides and attractions, including Hurricane Harbor water park.
• Track-Specific Excursions: Visit to New Haven Superior Courthouse. A unique opportunity for students to ask questions and get exposure to a “day in the life” of legal and judicial experts.

• Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

• Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

• Greeted by campus staff.

• Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

• Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

• No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

• For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

• Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 10:00am.

• Suitable for flights departing at 12:00pm or later.

• With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 12:00pm.

Program Overview:

• Explore all roles of a challenging case acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, jurors, or judge
• Develop your legal skills by researching evidence, crafting arguments, and preparing and examining witnesses
• Experience a unique view of the legal profession that is personal and insightful from seasoned lawyers or legal scholars
• Gain insight into the wide range of career options in the legal field

Course Schedule:

• First week: Five 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday
• Second week: Four 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Thursday
• Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers).
• 6 hours of Enrichment Electives

George Muksian:

• Extensive courtroom experience as a criminal defense lawyer and prosecutor.

• Tried numerous cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts trial courts.

• Law lecturer at Tufts University, Johnson & Wales University, and others.

• Holds degrees from Harvard University (Ed.M), Suffolk University (J.D.), Wesleyan University (M.A.), and Providence.

• Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

• Registration fee: $99

• Pocket Money: We suggest an extra $100 per week.

Criteria for Admission:

• Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.

• Academic requirements:

  • For students entering grades 9-12

  • A grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent)

• English Proficiency for International Students: Telephone interview or minimum test scores:

  • TOEFL: 490 (paper) or 60 (iBT).

  • Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C.

  • SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing.

• Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.