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April 22, 2026
Wednesday
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Courting Authoritarianism—A Comparative Perspective
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Discussions about courts in democratically backsliding and fully autocratic contexts usually focus on two aspects: their co-optation and instrumentalization by authoritarian actors, and their role in defending human rights and the rule of law. The role of courts in providing the intellectual scaffolding of legality to authoritarianism, or in offering…
April 22, 2026
Wednesday
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Move Fast, Break Things: The Policy Origins of Today’s AI Race
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Today’s U.S.-China AI race is often framed as the defining technological competition of our era. It is marked by a surge of subsidies, tax credits, and public-private investment, as governments commit billions to AI, data centers, and semiconductor infrastructure in pursuit of technological advantage. This cutthroat competition may seem like…
April 16, 2026
Thursday
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Harvard Law Review Writing Competition Tips Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
On Thursday, April 16, the Harvard Law Review will host its annual Writing Competition Tips Session. Join us to learn more about the mechanics of the Competition and tips for its Subcite and Case Comment components. Lunch will be provided!…
April 16, 2026
Thursday
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Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with James Limbaugh and Hudson Patterson
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Y-Lab for the final event in our spring 2026 Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series with James Limbaugh ’26 and Hudson Patterson ’26. Learn more and RSVP for a lunch.…
April 16, 2026
Thursday
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How To: The Legal Op Ed
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn how to share your legal expertise with a wide audience—from coming up with an idea and drafting a piece to submitting it and working with editors. Join the Harvard Law School Writing Center to hear behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned the hard way, and writing advice from: Sharon…
April 16, 2026
Thursday
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Legal Consequences of the Ukraine War in Europe
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has raised unprecedented challenges for the European Union, forcing it to face the reality of war more than at any time since its establishment. This event—which builds on Federico Fabbrini’s book, The EU Constitution in Time of War: Legal Responses to Russia’s Aggression…
April 14, 2026
Tuesday
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AI and the Concentration of Power
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoë Hitzig, known for her research and writing on the political economy of AI, including a widely discussed op-ed reflecting on her decision to leave OpenAI, will examine how AI systems may reshape where knowledge resides and how decisions are made. As these systems begin to capture and operationalize forms…
April 14, 2026
Tuesday
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HLS Writing Fellowships Drop-In Information Session
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Considering applying for an HLS Writing Fellowship? Stop by the HLS Writing Center to meet some current Writing Fellows, learn about the program, ask questions, and get guidance on your application.
April 14, 2026
Tuesday
April 14, 2026
Tuesday
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Not Dead Yet: International Law and Human Rights in an Age of Uncertainty
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
In an era when headlines declare international law “dead” and conflicts rage across Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan, a groundbreaking nine-country survey published in a report from Lex International reveals a surprising truth: the global public overwhelmingly rejects the idea that “might makes right.” From Indonesia to the United States, 80-95%…
April 8, 2026
Wednesday
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Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with Chris Egi, Kaveri Sengupta, and Omar Tariq
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Y-Lab for the third event in our spring 2026 Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series with Chris Egi ’26, Kaveri Sengupta ’26, and Omar Tariq ’26. Learn more and RSVP for a lunch.…
March 31, 2026
Tuesday
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Clinical Program Open House and Academic Advising Fair
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Clinical faculty and students from all 38 clinics will host tables so that rising 2Ls and 3Ls can learn more about each of our clinical offerings! Additionally, advisors from the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs, the Registrar’s Office, OPIA, OCS, Student Academic Advising, and more will be there…
March 30, 2026
Monday
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Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with Kia Azadbakht, Cordy McJunkins, and Ciara Tisdale-Vakos
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Y-Lab for the second event in our spring 2026 Working Paper Lunch Series, a discussion with Kia Azadbakht ’26, Cordy McJunkins ’26, and Ciara Tisdale-Vakos ’26. Learn more and RSVP for lunch.…
March 30, 2026
Monday
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Open House: Emmett Environmental Law & Policy Clinic
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Come speak with Faculty Director Andrew Mergen, Clinical Instructor Sommer Engels, Clinical Fellow Aspen Ono, and current Clinic students about the fantastic and diverse opportunities to expand your lawyering skills and substantive knowledge of environmental law through work on a variety of litigation, administrative, legislative, and policy projects. Clinic projects…
March 26, 2026
Thursday
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The Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence Amy Davidson Sorkin (The New Yorker) in Conversation with David French (The New York Times)
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
The Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence convenes distinguished writers for workshops on presenting complex legal arguments as compelling narratives for public audiences. Join the Jane Lakes Harman Writer-in-Residence Amy Davidson Sorkin in Conversation with David French. Amy Davidson Sorkin serves as a staff writer for The New Yorker, where she…
March 26, 2026
Thursday
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RAP Symposium 2026
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Please join the Harvard Law School Recording Artists Project for our 2026 Symposium, an all-day event full of speakers at the intersection of music, entertainment, and law: musicians, entertainment/music lawyers, managers, and record label founders. Starting at 6:00 PM, we invite you to join us for a cocktail reception. Current…
March 23, 2026
Monday
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Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Talk with Sam Morimoto and Tia Patrick
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Y-Lab for the first of four events in this spring’s Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series with presentations by Sam Morimoto ’26 and Tia Patrick ’26. Learn more and RSVP here for a lunch.…
March 13, 2026
Friday
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Impact Litigation for Safe AI
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
How can we use the courts to hold AI labs accountable? From chatbot suicides to autonomous AI agents, the legal questions surrounding artificial intelligence are being written in real time, and the courtroom may be where the most consequential answers emerge. Join Tyler Whitmer at the Berkman Klein Center for…
March 12, 2026
Thursday
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Alumni in Residence with Greta Gao J.D. ’08 of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Greta is Chief Counsel and Senior Advisor to the House Judiciary Committee, advising the Ranking Member on complex legal, oversight, and policy issues involving Congress and the executive branch. She previously held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and on House oversight staff and practiced at Cravath and the CFTC on high-stakes enforcement matters. Click to register.
March 10, 2026
Tuesday
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Publishing While Practicing
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Want to publish a paper? Want to keep the door open for a career in academia? Join the Harvard Law School Writing Center on March 10th from 12:15 to 1:15 pm for Publishing While Practicing. Hear from law school faculty who have published legal scholarship while working at the DOJ…
March 5, 2026
Thursday
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HLS Writes!
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn about the J.D. Written Work Requirement and writing opportunities at HLS including journals, the library, writing fellowships, special events, publishing your writing, and the Writing Center. A panel discussion featuring: Meredith Boak, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Elizabeth Papp Kamali, Professor of Law Andreas Psahos, HLS Writing Fellow Ema…
March 3, 2026
Tuesday
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Targeting the Bench: U.S. Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
The past year has witnessed a series of measures by the executive branch of the U.S. government that are antagonistic towards international human rights norms and institutions. Most notable among these are the sanctions imposed against judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These sanctions have turned policy tools typically applied to the…
March 2, 2026
Monday
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How to Use Word Like a Lawyer
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Come learn from the expert how to use Word's formatting functions to create the best Brief possible. We'll cover using styles, creating a table of contents, adding Roman and Arabic numbers to the same document, and creating a table of authorities. Bring your laptop, your formatting questions, and your appetite.
March 2, 2026
Monday
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Indissoluble Bonds: Jews, Law, and the Limits of the Argentine Immigrant Nation with Lelia Stadler moderated by Tamar Herzog
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
In this talk, Stadler explores how migration to Argentina shaped Jewish law at the turn of the twentieth century. Argentina granted religious freedom to rebuild itself as a “Nation of Immigrants.” But this freedom was limited in ways Eastern European Jews had not encountered before. Specifically, its family law perpetuated…
February 27, 2026
Friday
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Public Writing and the Law Workshop
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
On February 27th, LPE@HLS will host Public Writing and the Law. A lunchtime panel discussion on journalism and public understanding of the law (12:15-1:15 PM) will be followed by workshops (3:30-6:00 PM, registration required) for all Boston-area law students, legal scholars, and practitioners interested in writing for a general audience.
February 27, 2026
Friday
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Public Writing and the Law
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
On February 27th, LPE@HLS will host Public Writing and the Law. A lunchtime panel discussion on journalism and public understanding of the law (12:15-1:15 PM) will be followed by workshops (3:30-6:00 PM, registration required) for all Boston-area law students, legal scholars, and practitioners interested in writing for a general…
February 25, 2026
Wednesday
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CR-CL Student Writing is now accepting submissions + Informational Session!
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
CR-CL Student Writing is now accepting submissions for Volume 62, Issue 1! We will accept submissions until March 10th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. All submissions should be made through the form linked on our website; we will not accept submissions via email. To learn more about CR-CL…
February 24, 2026
Tuesday
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Writing Workshop with Incarcerated Writers
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please come join the Free Minds Book Club and the Pforzheimer House Pre-Law Advising team for an evening session to learn about building literary community in carceral spaces and to provide feedback to incarcerated poets. NOTE: There will be the option to join remotely as well. Where: Pforzheimer House, 56…
February 20, 2026
Friday
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Alumni in Residence with Steven Glaser J.D. ’95 of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Steven Glaser is a Skadden partner with nearly 30 years of experience in government enforcement, white collar defense, and compliance. He represents companies and executives in investigations by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and state regulators, with a major focus on antitrust matters. He previously served as an assistant United States attorney in Manhattan. Click to register.
January 28, 2026
Wednesday
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Meet the Judge: Hon. Anar Rathod Patel, Supreme Court for the State of New York, Commercial Division
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, Jan 28, 12:30-1:30 pm, on Zoom. Register through CSM (limited to 25 RSVPs, with waitlist). Justice Anar Rathod Patel joins us from the Supreme Court for the State of New York, Commercial Division, a court created “to provide an efficient and predictable forum for resolution of complex, high…
January 26, 2026
Monday
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Beyond the Headlines: AI and Historical Newspapers
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beyond the Headlines: AI and Historical Newspapers Online event: 1/26/26 2-3PM EST Registration Link Historical newspapers hold stories that shaped our communities, but the sheer volume of their pages has long limited what we could discover within them. What changes when we can digitize and then analyze millions of…
December 1, 2025
Monday
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Interfaith Creators’ Salon
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All current Harvard students are invited to join us for art-making, including drawing, painting, and writing poetry, prose, music, and more! Come, Create, Compose in the name of the human spirit in a mind and heart-lifting Interfaith Creators’ Salon. The session will commence with a poem entitled “Creative Commands” to…
November 21, 2025
Friday
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Understanding the AI Action Plan
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Alan Raul (Harvard College ’75, HKS MPA ’77) and Justin Curl (HLS ’26) for a discussion of the Trump Administration’s central AI policy document: AI Action Plan. We will begin with an overview of the AI Action Plan’s key parts before opening up to a broader conversation discussing the…
November 19, 2025
Wednesday
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How to be the Superintelligence You’ve Been Waiting For
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
We alternately dread, worship and dismiss the arrival of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). Yet the real superintelligences already surround us: religions, corporations, markets and democracies. This talk will welcome us to imagine not how we can build ASI that defeats us in all things, but instead how we can, together with…
November 17, 2025
Monday
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Ames Moot Court Competition Final Round 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harvard Law School’s Ames Moot Court Competition is one of the nation’s most prestigious competitions for appellate brief writing and advocacy. Join this year’s finalists to hear them argue their cases in front of our guest judges. Seating in the courtroom will be by lottery, Austin Hall first floor classrooms available for viewing if…
November 4, 2025
Tuesday
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Mississippi Delta Celebration
5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
The Mississippi Delta Project (MDP) looks forward to seeing you at our annual Delta Celebration on Tuesday, November 4, at 5:30 pm. The celebration/reception will be held in Milstein West AB of the Wasserstein building (WCC 2019) on the Harvard Law School campus in Cambridge, MA. The Celebration is an opportunity to meet…
November 4, 2025
Tuesday
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Mississippi Delta Celebration Lunch Fireside Chat
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
You are invited to the Mississippi Delta Celebration Lunch Fireside Chat.
Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:15 p.m.
Venue: Milstein West (WCC 2019) We will enjoy a fireside chat with Dr. Oscar Brookins, emeritus faculty in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at…
November 4, 2025
Tuesday
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Movement Lawyering: from the U.S. South to the Global South
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Want to learn more about movement lawyering? Join Wasserstein Fellow Azadeh Shahshahani as she speaks about her work in the U.S. South and support for social movements in the Global South as a movement lawyer. Azadeh will delve into the theory of change behind movement lawyering, what movement lawyering looks like in practice, and how to prepare yourself for a career as a movement lawyer during your time in law school. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below! Open to the HLS community.
October 22, 2025
Wednesday
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SALSA x La Alianza x APALSA Clerkship Panel
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Hear from members of various affinity groups who have secured clerkships on how to: navigate the clerkship application process, strategically plan your 2L spring in light of writing sample and recommendation letter requirements, and set yourself for success! Please RSVP at the following link so we can get an accurate…
October 20, 2025
Monday
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Open Memo Writing
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join a panel of experienced 2Ls and 3Ls to discuss tips and tricks to the Open Memo Writing process. Lunch provided. RSVP at the following link to help estimate attendance. This event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of La Alianza, Lambda, WLA, and First Class. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzf2qt_NiKWry82Ql9e4uqkYsOuhiElZdnVK2LHnDOhXOCFQ/viewform?usp=dialog…
October 20, 2025
Monday
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Francis Biddle Memorial Lecture: Has Independence Ended for the Justice Department?
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Emily Bazelon, Truman Capote Fellow for Creative Writing and Law, Yale Law School Staff Writer at the New York Times Magazine
October 14, 2025
Tuesday
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The HLS Writing Center Opens for Fall 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The HLS Writing Center helps students and faculty with their writing for courses and publications. It opens for Fall 2025 appointments on Tuesday, October 14. Stop by Wasserstein Hall 3054 or email hlswritingcenter@law.harvard.edu to learn more. Or book an appointment now.
September 29, 2025
Monday
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Conversations on Law, Democracy, and Public Service
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
We invite the HLS community to a special evening event in which faculty will discuss the centrality of public service in the practice and study of law. In conversation with each other, faculty will explore how their particular legal field(s) structure the public sphere, and the nature of public service…
September 29, 2025
Monday
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Winter Term Opportunities Information Session
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
HLS offers 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. students the opportunity to pursue independent clinicals or research and writing projects during J-term, domestically or abroad. Representatives from International Legal Studies, the Graduate Program, the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs, the Committee on the Use of Human Subjects, and the HLS…
September 15, 2025
Monday
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LL.M. Series: Job Search Materials
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Professional job search documents are the foundation for every successful LL.M. job search. Attend this session to learn the basics about how to draft a U.S. style resume and cover letter, how to choose a writing sample, and how to create a list of references. This event will be recorded…
September 14, 2025
Sunday
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Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review Student Writing Info Session
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
To learn more about CR-CL Student Writing and to ask any questions you may have about the journal and the Student Writing submission process, please attend our Zoom information session on September 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. EST. Registration is required for this event. You can register using this…
September 10, 2025
Wednesday
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Jessup International Moot Court Information Session
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
We are holding tryouts for this year’s HLS Jessup team! The Jessup is the oldest and largest inter-school moot court competition. It simulates a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, typically focusing on topical or ongoing debates in international law. Each school’s five-member team submits written memorials…
May 14, 2025
Wednesday
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The Future of Social Media Transparency
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Social media platforms have become increasingly opaque at precisely the moment their influence on society has reached unprecedented levels. Over the long-term, we need to conceptualize true independent transparency as an infrastructure project built on four pillars—government requirements & legal protections, international standards, shared tooling, and sustainable funding. We are…
April 23, 2025
Wednesday
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Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch with Anu Joy, Kirsten “Shaw” Mettler, Liz Coughlin, and Leela Mennillo
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Join us for the final session of Y-Lab’s 2025 Youth Advocacy Writing Group Working Paper Lunch Series.
April 23, 2025
Wednesday
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Legal Writing and Publishing Opportunities for Law Students: Finding Your Audience and Purpose
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Interested in student writing but unsure how it fits into your personal and professional goals? Join the Harvard Law Review for a candid fireside chat with Assistant Dean Susannah Barton Tobin to pull back the curtain on student writing opportunities at HLS. Whether you aspire to shape public discourse, hone…