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You Belong at HLS

Studying law is a collaborative endeavor at Harvard Law School. We work together to create a student-centered environment in which learning is inspiring, transformative, and supportive. We know you will strengthen the HLS community and we want you to be strengthened by it.

Our goal is for you to thrive in every aspect of your experience at Harvard Law School.

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Housing in Cambridge

Your life at Harvard Law School unfolds within a major research university, giving you access to a world-class campus: unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theaters, enriching extracurricular activities, and a wider community of diverse and engaged students.

You have access to everything Harvard has to offer.

[HLS] taught me so much about friendship, inclusion, what the law is, and what the law should be.”

 —Jessica Zhao ’22

Student Activities

Walk into any gathering of an HLS student organization and you’ll encounter a remarkable spectrum of life experiences and perspectives. You will find your people.

Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services

“There’s a huge support system that’s here to help you.”

—Nicholas Gonzalez JD ’24

“The [HLS] community has been a place where I’ve really found not only a voice, but a sense of companionship and friendship that I’m going to miss and cherish for the rest of my life.”

—Emily Chazen ’22

DOS-CEEB Office

From Orientation through Commencement, Dean of Students and Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging (DOS-CEEB) staff are here to support you. Whether you have a quick question, a more serious personal or academic concern, or just need guidance or support, contact or stop by DOS-CEEB!

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HLS Students in the News

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HLS Announcements

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    Spring Break Pro Bono Project Application Deadline February 8

    The local Boston and remote spring break pro bono projects this year involve everything from assisting pro se litigants at courthouses to legal research and editing of public know your rights handbooks. All work time counts for HLS pro bono hours. Local public transportation costs will be reimbursed. Most placements are in person, some are

    January 29, 2026

  • Section Leaders (TFs) Sought for Ec10: Principles of Economics

    Posted on behalf of the Harvard Economics Department Harvard Economics Department’s Ec10 Teaching Team led by Professors Jason Furman, David Laibson, and David Martin is recruiting Section Leaders for next year’s undergrad Principles of Economics course. Please find below a Call for Applications and invitation to information sessions to be held in the coming weeks.

    January 29, 2026

  • RA Position

    RA needed for a short burst of work (citations, tech questions) and some longer investigatory adventures. The short burst will take something like 10 hours or may have a tech route to success — those with EndNote skills especially invited to apply. The longer investigatory adventures involve history of money-making, legislative prerogatives, the Fed, and

    January 29, 2026

  • AI Policy Intro Fellowship

    Apply for the AISST AI Policy Fellowship by February 4! The AI Policy Fellowship is an 8-week reading group run by the AI Safety Student Team (https://aisst.ai/), co-sponsored by the Harvard Law Artificial Intelligence Association and the HKS AI & Tech Policy Caucus. Participants will read about and discuss AI progress, potential risks posed by

    January 29, 2026

  • 2026-2027 Henigson Fellowship Application Now Open

    The Human Rights Program is pleased to announce that the application for the 2026-2027 Henigson Fellowship is now open. The post-graduate fellowship is open to Harvard Law School graduates only. The application deadline is on March 16, 2026. Prospective applicants must email HRP Associate Director Abadir M. Ibrahim (abibrahim@law.harvard.edu) before March 2, 2026, to discuss

    January 27, 2026

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HUHS Announcements

  • Flu Vaccine Coverage

    The Harvard University Student Health Program provides coverage for the flu vaccine. Here’s where and how you can get your shot covered…….

    October 20, 2023

  • Update your mailing address

    Update your mailing address Don’t miss out on any correspondence regarding your health or dental insurance. Be sure to keep your mailing address. Most students can update their local/mailing address directly through my.Harvard. If you are unable to update your address via my.Harvard, please contact your Registrar’s office to request the changes. Once the update……

    February 6, 2023