Learn more about the law school admissions process and HLS community through our online resources and events this fall. See below to learn how you can connect with HLS, and be sure to register in advance where appropriate.
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J.D. Admissions Events
Fall 2023
Navigating Law School Admissions: Live Podcast Tour
After three seasons, Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson, the deans of admission at Yale Law School and Harvard Law School, are taking their podcast, Navigating Law School Admissions, on the road. They’ve partnered with law firms to host live events in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Los Angeles this fall. Join them in a city near you as they provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source.
JDP and Transfer Admissions Events
Interested in participating in Junior Deferral Program (JDP) or Transfer application information sessions and events? Visit our program pages to learn more.
J.D. Admissions Information Session
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J.D. Admissions Blog
For insight, stories, and updates from the J.D. Admissions Office at Harvard Law School, visit our 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
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Student Voices: Inside the Harvard Association for Law & Business (HALB)
One of the most valuable organizations I have been involved in during my time at HLS has been the Harvard Association for Law & Business, a dynamic student organization that provides a forum for students to pursue interests in business within and outside of law. This is accomplished through diverse speaker series, networking events, and
February 9, 2024