Archive
-
What I loved about 1L Orientation
September 6, 2018
After months of waiting and—at least for me—years of daydreaming, the JD Class of 2021 finally arrived on campus last week for our 1L Orientation.
-
Welcome to the Class of 2021!
September 4, 2018
It is the first day of class here at HLS, and the campus is buzzing. Our campus can get quiet during the summer, and we're thrilled to have the 2Ls and 3Ls back, and to welcome our 1Ls – the Class of 2021!
-
Associate Director: Nefyn Meissner
August 20, 2018
As posted previously, I’m using my first summer in Austin Hall to get to know the J.D. Admissions Team. Here’s my interview with our Senior Assistant Director, Nefyn Meissner.
-
Rolling Admission: Benefits of Applying Early
August 15, 2018
Speaking to prospective students this summer on the road, a number asked whether there is any advantage to submitting an application “early” in the cycle. The short answer: yes. The lawyerly answer: it depends.
-
Reflections on a 1L Summer
August 13, 2018
Heather is a 2L at Harvard Law who spent her summer at the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, and has shared her reflections on her first HLS summer work experience.
-
Yes, HLS will continue to accept the GRE this year.
August 8, 2018
We’ve received a few questions this week about the GRE from those who have been following the active discussions about the role of standardized testing in admissions.
-
Public Interest Presentation from July 19, 2018
August 8, 2018
A conversation with Catherine Pattanayak, Director of the Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising. To turn on subtitles on the video below, click the…
-
LSAT and Khan Academy
August 6, 2018
Hello everyone, Summer is a time for beaches, flip flops, and for many prospective law school applicants, preparing for the LSAT. Now that LSAC has…
-
5 Tips for High Schoolers Thinking About Law School
August 2, 2018
We get a fair number of inquiries from students who are thinking about law school in high school, or even earlier. You do not need to have it all figured out right now, but here are a few tips from our office if you think law school might be of interest to you in the future.
-
Graduate Program Video Presentation from July 3, 2018
July 31, 2018
A second video presentation from the Graduate Program, with insights from the perspective of a recent graduate. To turn on subtitles on the video below,…
-
Admissions Officers: Tina Lagerstedt and Courtney McMann
July 31, 2018
Continuing our series introducing the J.D. Admissions Team to you, here’s our two admissions officers, Tina and Courtney.
-
Samuel Reese (J.D. ’18)
July 25, 2018
Sam Reese was awarded the Langer Fellowship and will be working with the Mississippi Center for Justice in Jackson, Mississippi. While at the organization, Sam will work to reform the Justice Courts, or small claims courts, of Mississippi by providing legal assistance to indigent individuals navigating the court system.
-
I had huge expectations for Harvard Law School, but I did not expect to receive so many critical pieces of advice from now cherished advisors – all within my first semester.
-
The GRE @ HLS: Five Reflections on Year One
July 16, 2018
It’s summertime in Austin Hall, but we know many of you are thinking ahead to the 2018 – 2019 cycle. One question we’ve heard a lot this summer: How did the GRE pilot shake out in 2017 – 2018?
-
Course Reference Guide
July 12, 2018
The information below is for review by members of the incoming LL.M. Class of 2022 only, and only within the confines of the Admitted Students/Course…
-
Associate Director: Odeviz Soto
July 9, 2018
Odeviz Soto, Associate Director of Admissions, helps ensure that each application is processed and reviewed properly, and that each applicant finds out our decision in a timely matter.
-
A Q&A with Sammy
July 6, 2018
Sammy, LL.M. ’18 Graduate Program: How did you go about selecting your courses/preferences at this time last year? Sammy: I…
-
Welcome to Course Selection! We invite you to think about your first steps while you review our informal introduction to the course selection process. To…
-
We’re in the front office on the second floor of Austin Hall. Here, we handle all external communications from applicants, admitted students, and visitors – email, phone, and in-person. We introduce Harvard Law School and make it accessible by responding to questions and unpacking the application process.
-
Hello from the New Assistant Dean!
June 25, 2018
I am delighted to return to Harvard Law as the new Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer. I graduated from HLS in 2012. During my time as a student, I participated in the Board of Student Advisers and the Women’s Law Association, danced in the Parody, and led the Journal of Law & Gender.
-
A Q&A with Abhinav
June 21, 2018
Abhinav, LL.M. ’18 Graduate Program: How did you go about selecting your courses/preferences at this time last year? Abhinav: I began…