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J.D. Admissions Blog
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Announcing Dates for the 2024 Junior Deferral Program (JDP) Application Cycle
This year, the Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application will open on May 1, 2024. The application will be available on the Junior Deferral Program website. We invite you to get started on your application components before the application officially opens. In particular, we encourage you to reach out to your recommenders early so they are
March 18, 2024
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Student Voices: Legal Experience In Your First Month of 1L through Student Practice Organizations
As a first-year law student (1L), it can be challenging to focus on anything besides looming cold calls, a monstrous pile of readings, and the new world of CRuPAC (no, that’s not a typo). However, this academic inundation might be all the more reason to consider involvement in one of Harvard Law School’s eleven Student
March 14, 2024
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Student Voices: The Power of Mentorship as a First-Generation Student
Imposter syndrome is a delicate dance between confidence and insecurity that many first-generation students often find themselves performing. As a 1L at Harvard Law School, you are not solely on a journey to tackle complex legal doctrine but also confronting the deep-seated fear that you don’t truly belong in this storied institution. It can be
March 7, 2024
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Maple Leaves in Cambridge: Two Canadian Students’ Path to Harvard Law
International students are a meaningful part of the Harvard Law School community. Meet Hussain and Mike, two Canadian citizens who are currently in their second year at HLS. Their experiences provide honest and helpful insights for those considering a legal education in the United States. Hussain and Mike, tell us about your path to Harvard
February 22, 2024