Dr. Jennifer Skene

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Biography

Jennifer Skene is a Visiting Clinical Lecturer at Yale Law School, where she teaches courses focused on environmental protection and policy advocacy. With a J.D. from Yale Law School obtained in 2014 and a B.S. from Northwestern University's School of Communication in 2011, Skene has developed a strong foundation in law and communication. She is actively involved in environmental advocacy, particularly in her work with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where she has been instrumental in efforts to protect the Canadian boreal forest from logging threats. Skene's professional journey includes a judicial clerkship with the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, after which she returned to NRDC as a Ford Fellow in 2014. This experience reflects her commitment to environmental law and her efforts to make a significant impact in her field.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental Protection Clinic: Policy Advocacy Advanced Environmental Protection Clinic

Requirements for Yale Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS registration
  • TOEFL scores
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.