List Of Yale University People
Yalies are persons affiliated with Yale University, commonly including alumni, current and former faculty members, students, and others. Here follows a list of notable Yalies.
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Notes:
- The LL.B. was the primary professional degree in law conferred by Yale Law School until 1971, when it began awarding the J.D..
- For a list of notable alumni of Yale Law School, see Yale Law School alumni.
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