Dr. Victor Bolden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Victor Bolden is a Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School, currently teaching courses related to law and evidence. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College. In addition to his teaching role, Bolden has significant experience in the judiciary as a District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. His legal career includes serving as General Counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, where he managed civil rights cases and contributed to significant legal decisions impacting education, housing, and voting rights. Bolden has also held positions in various legal committees within the American Bar Association. His teaching experience extends internationally, having led constitutional law seminars in Brazil and South Africa. He is recognized for his contributions to legal education and advocacy for racial justice.

Research Interests

Courses

Burden Proof: Appreciating Understanding Evidence Seemingly Post-Truth World

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.