FAQ's

Getting Started at YLS

How do I complete the I-9?

Instructions are available here: Login to Workday to Complete Your 1-9 and Other Onboarding Tasks

When will I get my NetID?

You will receive an email with your NetID when your appointment process is complete. For information on activating your NetID go here: NetID

When can I get my ID and where do I get my ID?

 You can get your Yale ID when you arrive on campus. To get your ID go to the Yale ID center which is located at 57 Lock Street, 1^st Floor (behind the Yale Health building). You will need your Yale NetID and a government issued photo ID.

From the Sterling Law Building go out back door and make a left on to Grove Street. Take a right on Ashmun Street and right on Lock Street.   The ID Center is located between Yale Police Department and Yale Health.

When can I get my office keys?

Your assistant will have your office keys, please contact them prior to your arrival on campus to arrange a meeting time and place. If your assistant is not available contact Building Services at 203 432 4980. Further information is available here:Law School Office and Keys

When will I be able to meet my faculty assistant and what tasks can I give them to do?

Information is available here: Administrative Assistants

Where’s my faculty assistant located?

Please see the Law School online photo directory for office location. The directory is available here: https://directory.law.yale.edu

Can I get a research assistant?

Visiting Professor can hire research assistants. Detailed information on the process is available here: Research Assistants

Who do I contact if I have onboarding questions in Workday?

Visiting faculty should contact the Law School Office of Academic Affairs. Online assistance is available here: https://workday.training.yale.edu/self-service

Who do I contact if my paycheck doesn’t seem right?

How do I get paid? Can I get direct deposit?

Direct deposit is setup via Workday. For a detailed interactive guide to setting up and managing direct deposit please go to: https://workday.training.yale.edu/training-materials/manage-direct-deposit

I need parking in lot #78. How do I go about getting that done?

Information on parking is available here: Parking/Transportation

Buildings

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How do I access the Yale Law School Buildings
Will I get an orientation to the building?
Will I have access to the law library?
Where are the restrooms located?

Classrooms/Classes

Can I see my classroom?
When will I be able to post to Canvas?
Will I be able to have lunches with my students? What are the guidelines?
Will I be able to get reimbursed?
I will be using PowerPoint. Can I get AV support? Who sets that up? Do I have to make an appointment or schedule ahead of time?
I will be rescheduling some of my classes to another time how do I communicate that with the Registrar’s Office and how do I schedule classroom space?
Will there be chalk in the classrooms?
I use a whiteboard to teach. Can that be provided?
How do I approve my Workday expense reports?
Is there money for an end of year party?
Can I buy my class lunch?
Can I take my students out for a meal or coffee?
Who do I contact for a reimbursement?
Can I give a student a gift card if they do something for my class? (graphic design for ex)
Can I give a student a prize?
Who do I contact if my paycheck doesn’t seem right?
Who do I contact for help with ordering supplies?
Can I give honorarium to a class speaker?

I will be rescheduling some of my classes to another time how do I communicate that with the Registrar’s Office and how do I schedule classroom space?

Please notify your class via Canvas of any class schedule changes and email registrar.law@yale.edu to coordinate rescheduling your class.

FAQ's

Getting Started at YLS

Buildings

Classrooms/Classes

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