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J.D. Admissions

The J.D. (Juris Doctorate) at Harvard Law School is a three-year program of study that leads to an initial law degree.

J.D. Admissions

The J.D. (Juris Doctorate) at Harvard Law School is a three-year program of study that leads to an initial law degree.
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LL.M. Admissions

The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a one-year advanced degree program for students who have already received their first law degrees.

LL.M. Admissions

The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a one-year advanced degree program for students who have already received their first law degrees.
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S.J.D. Admissions

The S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) is Harvard Law School's most advanced law degree, designed for aspiring legal academics who wish to pursue sustained independent study, research and writing.

S.J.D. Admissions

The S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) is Harvard Law School's most advanced law degree, designed for aspiring legal academics who wish to pursue sustained independent study, research and writing.
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Inside Caspersen Student Center — Credit: Brooks Kraft

HLS students studying — Credit: Brooks Kraft

Harvard Law School, NW Corner Building, WCC, Location: Cambridge MA, Architect: Robert A M Stern Architects

Student walking on campus — Credit: Brooks Kraft

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Man riding bike on campus — Credit: Brooks Kraft

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Library — Credit: Brooks Kraft

HLS faculty member lecturing to class

Students study in the pub while another plays pool — Credit: Tony Rinaldo

Student walking on campus — Credit: Brooks Kraft

A crowd of students on the lawn at dusk — Credit: Lorin Granger

Students talking outside — Credit: Brooks Kraft

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