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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Meet the J.D. Admissions Team
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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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Student Voices: The Section Committee Experience
“Community” is a common buzzword in the law school admissions world. I once feared it was only a buzzword (a reasonable thought, I think—warmth and coziness aren’t traits I’d normally associate with a massive amalgam of type-A personalities). But as a prospective student, HLS convinced me that I might actually find community here. And as
March 26, 2024
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Student Voices: Debunking the Cold Call Myth
“Mr. Reichard, please tell us the facts of the case.” It was my first day of law school and my first class in civil procedure. It was 4:00 p.m. on the dot and the students of Section 5 had just sat down. There was no “welcome to civil procedure, my name is Professor Charles, and
March 21, 2024
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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