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Degree Programs Offered at HLS
Degree Programs Offered at HLS
J.D. Program
The J.D. curriculum reflects legal practice in the 21st century, with courses in legislation and regulation and international and comparative law in addition to the traditional curriculum of civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, property, and torts. First-year students take a problem solving workshop in which they grapple with real-world challenges involving complex fact patterns and encompassing diverse bodies of law.
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The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a one-year degree program that typically includes 180 students from more than 70 countries. The Graduate Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various career plans.
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The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) is Harvard Law School's most advanced law degree, designed for aspiring legal academics who wish to pursue sustained independent study, research and writing. In recent years we have created a vibrant intellectual community of young scholars from around the world, most of whom will secure teaching positions in their home countries, the U.S., or third countries.
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Clinical and Pro Bono Programs
The Clinical Experience: Hands-On Learning
Clinical and Pro Bono Programs provide diverse and innovative opportunities for students to practice law and develop skills through individualized supervision, mentoring, and modeling. The programs offer students advance access to justice locally and globally by working on real world cases and projects, and inspire students to develop a lifelong commitment to pro bono service.
Opportunities for Students
Opportunities for Students
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Joint JD and Master Degree Programs
The Law School offers joint degree programs with Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Harvard Graduate School of Design. HLS also offers an international joint degree with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law.Continue Reading about Joint JD and Master Degree Programs - Continue Reading
Semester Abroad
The Semester Abroad Program is a wonderful opportunity for Harvard Law School students to receive a semester of ungraded credit towards the Harvard J.D. degree for study at a law school overseas. Studying abroad offers an experience unavailable at HLS – immersion in a foreign legal culture.Continue Reading about Semester Abroad - Continue Reading
Programs of Study
HLS encourages J.D. students to build on the foundation of the first year with focus to pursue deep knowledge and curiosity to explore a broad array of ideas about and approaches to law. Pursue your own passions, and also think about how to take advantage of opportunities for advanced work, clinical work, fellowships, and courses elsewhere in the university.Continue Reading about Programs of Study - Continue Reading
Fellowships
Harvard Law School offers fellowships in a wide range of intellectual fields. Individuals interested in learning about opportunities should consult the list below, and contact the faculty member, administrator or department designated for a particular fellowship for more information.Continue Reading about Fellowships - Continue Reading
Cross-Registration at Harvard Law School
One of the unrivaled benefits of being a student at HLS is access to courses and faculty members in the other Harvard Schools. Students may earn credits from courses taken at other Harvard schools, the Fletcher School at Tufts, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology toward their degree requirements.Continue Reading about Cross-Registration at Harvard Law School - Continue Reading
Continuing and Executive Education
Harvard Law School offers lawyers three opportunities for continuing education: Executive Education at Harvard Law School, Harvard Negotiation Institute (formerly known as Program of Instruction for Lawyers), and Negotiation and Leadership.Continue Reading about Continuing and Executive Education
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Related Departments
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Clinical and Pro Bono Programs
