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    Politics of Law & Economics
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    Politics of Law & Economics

    by Yale Young Global Scholars

    Explore how politics, law, and economics shape society through Yale faculty lectures, interdisciplinary seminars, and a collaborative research project.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Politics of Law and Economics at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Current sophomores or juniors; first-time participants

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-18

    Location / Region

    New Haven, Connecticut, United States

    Cost

    $7,500

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    6 January 2027

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    Accommodation: Benjamin Franklin College; Pauli Murray College
    Meals: Three meals per day
    Certificate / Outcome: Electronic certificate of completion
    Campus experience: Family Time; Speaker Series; Talent Show
    Tutors / faculty: Yale faculty; practitioners; YYGS instructional staff
    Academic credit: No grades or course credit
    Main output: Collaborative Capstone Project and presentation

    Politics of Law and Economics summary

    PLE is Yale Young Global Scholars' interdisciplinary track exploring how governments, legal systems, and economic forces shape society.

    You attend faculty lectures and seminars, discuss real-world implications with peers, and develop a collaborative Capstone Project with instructional staff.

    It suits curious students who enjoy comparing perspectives and connecting current affairs with political, legal, and economic theory.

    What is Politics of Law & Economics?

    Politics of Law & Economics is an academic track within Yale Young Global Scholars, run through Yale's Office of International Affairs. It connects economic theories, government, and legal frameworks through historical and comparative perspectives, covering public policy, human rights, market regulation, and international cooperation.

    The residential experience combines large faculty lectures with smaller seminars, breakout discussions, and a hands-on symposium. Students also collaborate on a mentored Capstone Project, using research and presentation work to explore ideas with peers from different backgrounds.

    Why Succeed highlights Politics of Law and Economics

    • The track connects political, legal, and economic explanations of the same social problems.

    • Faculty lectures and small-group discussions give students different ways to question and develop ideas.

    • The mentored Capstone Project turns subject exploration into collaborative research and presentation practice.

    • Learning without grades or course credit encourages exploration rather than grade chasing.

    • Need-based tuition support is available to domestic and international applicants.

    Who is Politics of Law and Economics for?

    Best for

    Students who want to connect current affairs with theory and enjoy discussing complex questions from several perspectives.

    Not ideal if

    You want college credit, a flexible attendance arrangement, or a program centered on one discipline.

    Is Politics of Law and Economics worth it?

    PLE can be worthwhile if you want to test your interest in the connections between politics, law, and economics. Its strongest educational value comes from discussing ideas with an international peer group and applying research through the Capstone Project.

    The residential commitment and family budget deserve careful consideration, especially because travel is separately arranged. There are no grades or course credit, and YYGS is not a feeder program for Yale, so judge it by the learning experience rather than an expected admissions benefit.

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    Cost and what is included

    $7,500; includes Academic curriculum and curriculum materials., Residential college housing., Three meals per day., Air chilled rooms., On-campus program components..

    Accommodation

    Benjamin Franklin College; Pauli Murray College

    Meals

    Three meals per day

    Provider details

    Review the Yale Young Global Scholars provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

    What to check before committing

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    How much preparation does Politics of Law and Economics need?

    Effort level

    High, with intensive participation and several application components.

    Best started

    Allow four to six weeks before your chosen application deadline for writing, school requests, and financial planning.

    Main challenge

    Explaining your academic fit while coordinating independently submitted materials.

    Typical preparation

    • Read the PLE themes and identify two questions you would like to investigate.

    • Draft your essays in a separate document and revise them in your own voice.

    • Ask a school official and eligible recommender early, then confirm that they received their submission links.

    • Discuss tuition, financial aid, travel, and any passport or visa needs with your family.

    Useful if

    You enjoy collaborative inquiry and can commit to full residential attendance.

    What do students do on Politics of Law and Economics?

    You explore political, legal, and economic questions through lectures, seminars, peer discussion, and hands-on activities. A collaborative Capstone Project brings research and presentation skills together under YYGS instructional staff mentorship.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Use faculty lectures to encounter major ideas and contemporary questions.

    2. 2

      Explore lecture implications in small-group breakout discussions.

    3. 3

      Investigate interests through seminars and an immersive track symposium.

    4. 4

      Brainstorm, research, and develop a collaborative Capstone Project.

    5. 5

      Present your project and take part in the residential community.

    Politics of Law and Economics dates and deadlines

    Application deadline

    6 January 2027

    Regular Decision; 11:59pm ET.

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    Politics of Law & Economics (PLE I)

    20 June-2 July 2027

    Residential session; Sunday check-in and Friday check-out.

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    Politics of Law & Economics (PLE II)

    4-16 July 2027

    Residential session; Sunday check-in and Friday check-out.

    Upcoming

    Politics of Law & Economics (PLE III)

    18-30 July 2027

    Residential session; Sunday check-in and Friday check-out.

    Upcoming

    Early Action decisions

    11 December 2026

    Admission and financial aid decisions by 11:59pm ET.

    Upcoming

    Early Action reply

    16 December 2026

    Accept or decline and pay tuition by 11:59pm ET.

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    Regular Decision results

    10 March 2027

    Admission and financial aid decisions by 11:59pm ET.

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    Regular Decision reply

    15 March 2027

    Accept or decline and pay tuition by 11:59pm ET.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be 16-18 years old on July 18, 2027.

    • Be a current sophomore or junior, or international equivalent.

    • Northern Hemisphere: graduate in May/June 2028 or 2029.

    • Southern Hemisphere: graduate in November/December 2027 or 2028.

    • Participate confidently in rigorous academic work conducted in English.

    • Be a first-time YYGS participant.

    • Applicants from all countries may apply.

    • Attend the full residential program in New Haven.

    How much does Politics of Law and Economics cost?

    Residential program fee

    $7,500 — One two-week session with housing and meals.

    Funding or discounts

    • Early Action application: $85 — Non-refundable application fee.
    • Regular Decision application: $100 — Non-refundable application fee.
    • Need-based financial aid: Up to 100% of tuition — Domestic and international applicants request aid within the application.
    • Application fee waiver: $0 if approved — Aid applicants can request a school-official-approved waiver.

    What's included

    Academic curriculum and curriculum materials., Residential college housing., Three meals per day., Air chilled rooms., On-campus program components.

    How to apply to Politics of Law and Economics

    1. 1

      Review YYGS eligibility, required components, and the sample application.

    2. 2

      Prepare your activities list, essay, short response, and two fast-take responses.

    3. 3

      Contact a school official for your transcript and one eligible recommender.

    4. 4

      Start the official application and select PLE preferences and session-date availability.

    5. 5

      Complete the financial aid section and request a fee waiver if needed.

    6. 6

      Review every section and click Submit Application.

    7. 7

      Pay the application fee or track waiver approval in the Applicant Status Portal.

    8. 8

      Confirm receipt and track your transcript and recommendation through the portal.

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    What does Politics of Law and Economics cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Government and power

    Explore governance structures, political participation, and the distribution of power.

    Law and human rights

    Examine legal frameworks, human rights, and questions about equal protection.

    Markets and inequality

    Investigate economic theories, market regulation, antitrust, incentives, and inequality.

    International policy

    Consider nationalism, international policy, and conflict and cooperation across borders.

    Collaborative Capstone

    Brainstorm, investigate, and present a group project with YYGS instructional staff mentorship.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Politics of Law and Economics?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic curriculum

    Lectures, seminars, discussions, and project work form an intensive schedule.

    Rest and free time

    Sunday mornings are reserved for rest and free time within program boundaries.

    Residential curfew

    Students stay in their own suites or rooms, with a 10pm suite check and 11pm quiet hours.

    Who teaches on Politics of Law and Economics?

    Lectures feature Yale faculty and leading practitioners, while YYGS instructional staff mentor the collaborative Capstone Project. PLE's sample lecture offerings name Daniel Markovits, Hélene Landemore, Amit Khandelwal, and John Witt.

    Named lectures are sample offerings rather than a guaranteed session roster.

    Where do students stay on Politics of Law and Economics?

    Residential plan

    • Residential colleges: Stay in Benjamin Franklin College or Pauli Murray College with furnished student rooms.
    • Dining: Tuition covers three meals daily, with students eating in Yale dining halls.
    • Residential support: Residential Fellows lead Family Time groups, and a wellness team supports students.
    • Facilities and activities: Libraries, courtyards, music practice rooms, and a prayer room complement community events.

    Bathrooms are shared; housing options include male, female, and gender-inclusive arrangements.

    What happens after Politics of Law and Economics?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Complete and present a collaborative Capstone Project.

    Develop research, presentation, and analytical skills.

    Receive an electronic certificate after full participation.

    Explore college life through an instructor-led experience panel.

    Attend an optional Yale Admissions information panel.

    YYGS awards no course credit and is not a feeder program for Yale.

    Where does Politics of Law and Economics take place?

    PLE takes place on Yale University's campus in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, with students living in Benjamin Franklin College or Pauli Murray College. Families arrange transportation, with Ingalls Rink at 73 Sachem Street serving as the designated ground-transportation drop-off and pickup location.

    Check-in is 10am–3pm EDT on the first Sunday; check-out is 6am–11am EDT on the final Friday.

    Politics of Law and Economics FAQs

    PLE explores economic theories, government, and legal frameworks, including public policy, human rights, market regulation, international policy, and cross-border conflict and cooperation.

    YYGS awards no grades or course credit. Students receive an electronic certificate of completion, with full participation required under the attendance policy.

    YYGS is not a feeder program for Yale. Its academic and collaborative experiences can help you reflect on your interests, but attendance does not establish an admissions advantage.

    The fee includes housing, meals, curriculum materials, and other on-campus components. Students receive three meals per day; travel is separately arranged and funded.

    Need-based aid is available to domestic and international applicants and can cover up to 100% of tuition. Request it within the main application and provide a statement of need and supporting documentation.

    Students live in Benjamin Franklin College or Pauli Murray College, with shared communal bathrooms. Residential Fellows lead small student groups, and a wellness team provides support with access to Yale Health and Yale New Haven Hospital when necessary.

    A teacher, counselor, coach, employer, school official, or adult club leader can complete the online YYGS Recommendation Form. Recommendations from relatives, family friends, and paid private tutors or counselors are not accepted.

    YYGS is entirely residential, and remote attendance is unavailable. Students are expected to attend every part of the program to receive the participation certificate.

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