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The Handbook of Academic Policies is the official source of academic policy and requirements at HLS. Please refer to the HAP for additional information…

JD/MPH students may count a limited number of credits toward both their JD and their MPH degree. This Appendix explains the rules for counting credits.

The 1L January Experiential Term curriculum allows first-year students to explore different areas of law and experience what it’s like to practice law in different…

Students interested in combining legal education with advanced training in a field not covered by one of the Law School’s joint degree programs can consider…

Overview The Coordinated JD/PhD Program is designed for students interested in completing interdisciplinary work at Harvard University and is founded on the belief that students’…

Overview Harvard Law School (HLS) and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) offer a joint degree program in law and urban planning. The…

Overview The Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) program is offered jointly by Harvard Law School (HLS) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…

Overview The Harvard Law School (HLS) and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) offer a joint degree program in law and government. The HLS/HKS joint degree program supports…

Overview Harvard Law School (HLS) and Harvard Business School (HBS) offer a joint degree program in law and business. Completion of the program leads to…

Students interested in combining legal studies with advanced training in another field have a number of exciting options both within Harvard University and at other…

The First Year Harvard Law School’s first-year curriculum provides students with a solid intellectual foundation on which to build their legal education, covering core principles…