'It takes a little effort': how a teacher from Ukraine became a Yale student

In the second half of 2019, the comfortable life of Alexander Komarov, assistant professor at the Yaroslav the Wise National Law Academy, changed dramatically. This is stated in the video "Voices of America".

In September 2019, instead of the rostrum of the lecturer at the Kharkov Academy, he was on the bench of a student at Yale University.

“This is a very serious challenge. Because learning is not easy. Compared to the volumes that I gave my students to study and the volumes that I comprehend here, in a language that is not my native language, they are incomparable,” says Alexander. “Studying in Ukraine is comfortable and relaxed.”

Alexander taught criminal law and anti-corruption courses in yurakademia for 6 years, but 3 years ago he realized that he needed to move on.

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Preparation for admission took about 2 years. In December 2018, Alexander submitted documents to Harvard and Yale Law Schools, a few months later both universities informed him of enrollment.

“My strategy was simple, I believed that I needed to take one shot and hit the target, so I waited until I could evaluate myself at the level that I already had some chances,” says Alexander.

Alexander made his choice in favor of Yale. He says that the program is small, up to 30 students are recruiting in total. In addition, he is interested in teaching, and Yale's master's program is designed for those who want to teach law in the future.

Among the topics that Alexander is currently studying is the nature of corruption. His teacher, Susan Rose-Ackerman, is a world-renowned expert on political corruption. The professor herself says that the experience of Alexander and Ukraine is very important for her.

“He is a wonderful student, I am very glad to have someone from Ukraine. Alexander’s experience is important for the course I teach on the relationship between corruption and political and economic development,” says the professor.

Alexander is only the second Ukrainian who studied at Yale Law School for the past 20 years. The professor claims that the university is interested in having more Ukrainians apply to them for study.

Alexander himself says that among his colleagues there are many who have important knowledge, they could try to join Harvard or Yale, but do not believe in themselves.

One of the obstacles is lack of information. Not everyone knows that training can be free. For example, the financial assistance that Alexander received from Yale almost completely covers his expenses for studying and living in the USA.

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“We have a certain inferiority complex, we think that we can’t, that this is some other level. In fact, we can, we just need to put in a little effort and everything will work out,” says Alexander.

While Alexander plans to continue his studies in the United States, he has already applied for one of Yale University’s grants and plans to conduct anti-corruption research. After that, he wants to return to Yale again to receive his doctorate.

“I want to work where there is a demand for professionalism. I don’t know if it exists in Ukraine now,” says Alexander.

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