Showing 49 events for the week starting 04/22/2025
April 22
Tuesday • 12 events
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Petrie-Flom Center Student Fellowship Drop-in Q&A
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Chat about the 2025-2026 student fellowship with Petrie-Flom Center Executive Director Susannah Baruch… -
“Gendering the Eunuch: Talmudic Discourse and Trans/Queer Temporalities” Jay Michaelson
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Gendering the Eunuch:
Talmudic Discourse and Trans/Queer Temporalities
Jay Michaelson
Caroline Zelaznik Gruss and Joseph S. Gruss
Visiting Professor in Talmudic Civil Law
Moderated by
Noah Feldman, Director, Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law
Contrary to some recent claims, there are ample… -
“Law’s Biggest Blind Spot: Animals,” a talk with Dr. Faraz Harsini, Biomedical and Food System Scientist
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Ever wondered why corporations and ships are considered “legal persons” but not animals? Join the Harvard Animal Law Society as we hear more on the subject from Dr. Faraz Harsini, a biomedical and food system scientist and human and animal rights activist. Lunch will be provided!… -
Deportation Law and Practice: A Global Perspective
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
The last three months have been marked by consequential events involving immigration and deportation law. Some of these included the executive order on birthright citizenship, forceful deportation practices, and the use of deportation as a tool for promoting non-immigration policies. These events raise important legal questions such as whether countries… -
Navigating Finance Careers and Recruiting with HALB and Professor Bosiljevac
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB and Professor Bosiljevac for an interactive discussion on best practices for navigating the upcoming finance recruiting cycle, as well as advice for breaking into finance as a J.D. Professor Bosiljevac will also share practical finance-related course recommendations available at Harvard. 1L and 2L students interested in finance are… -
Professor Michael Klarman: The Democratic Crisis is Already Here—And What We Should Do About It
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Professor Michael Klarman, an expert in civil rights and constitutional law, will discuss the current political climate and what it represents for American democrats. Please note that this discussion will have substantial overlap with Professor Klarman’s “last lecture” for the 3Ls on Apr. 14. Register here: https://forms.gle/sjFVx2zinQU7BjWq7. -
Graduating Student Toast
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
On Tuesday, April 22 at 4pm in Milstein East, the Class of 2025 is invited to join Interim Dean Goldberg, Class Marshals, DOS, and more for a toast to their achievements. Champagne, non-alcoholic cider, and some well-deserved sweet treats will be served. -
OCS 2L Summer Recruiting Drop-in Q&A
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurring
If you have questions about 2L firm recruitment, stop by OCS for drop-in Q&As with OCS Advisers. Dates: Tuesday, April 15, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Thursday, April 17, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Tuesday, April 22, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC… -
Harvard Dealmakers
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event will bring together Harvard Law students, Berklee College of Music students, and local musicians for an evening focused on breaking into the music industry and navigating its evolving landscape.
April 23
Wednesday • 16 events
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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… -
Defending Federal Workers
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn how union-side labor lawyers are leading the fight against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the federal workforce.
Speakers will share strategies for building worker power in a hostile political climate and discuss the future of federal employment. -
WLA Community Lunch
12:15 pm - 12:20 pm
Join WLA to chat, grab lunch, and stock up on finals self-care essentials!… -
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. -
Class of 2025 Last Lecture Series featuring Professor Martha Minow
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Professor Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor Wednesday, April 23 | Austin North (100), 12:30pm It is HLS tradition for the graduating class at HLS to hear from select faculty members who provide their guidance and advice for the upcoming sendoff moment of our careers. This year, the Class Marshals… -
Algorithmic Collusion by Large Language Models
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
BKC Spring Speaker Series Sara Fish’s research focuses on topics at the intersection of economics and artificial intelligence. Join her at BKC as she shares emerging research on Large Language Models (LLMs), and their promises, limitations, and risks when used for core economic tasks such as pricing and bidding. -
Men Taking Action to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
A lunchtime discussion with Jackson Katz, author of the newly released Every Man: Why Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue and Diane Rosenfeld, author of The Bonobo Sisterhood: Revolution Through Female Alliance. Katz is the leading educator on stopping gender violence. The talk will center on men’s leadership in… -
Lunch Talk with Mussab Ali: Reflections on Public Service and Progressive Leadership
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a conversation with Mussab Ali (HLS ’25), former HLS Student Government President, Jersey City Board of Education President, and mayoral candidate, as he reflects on his path through public service—from local politics to law school—and shares insights on progressive leadership and careers in public interest post-JD. -
Women & Nonbinary Folks in Legal Entrepreneurship Luncheon
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Interested in entrepreneurship and looking to connect with others in law who feel the same? Join HLEP x WLA for a relaxed, welcoming lunch. This is a space where we can meet, share ideas, and build a community of future lawyers with an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you’re already working on an idea,… -
OCS 2L Summer Recruiting Drop-in Q&A
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurring
If you have questions about 2L firm recruitment, stop by OCS for drop-in Q&As with OCS Advisers. Dates: Tuesday, April 15, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Thursday, April 17, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Tuesday, April 22, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC… -
We Keep Us Safe: Community Defense Training
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
When our rights are under attack, we must band together to fight back! Join local community organizers for a practical workshop on how we protect one another in the face of state violence and ICE abductions. Community organizing is our first line of defense. -
HLS Support Staff Awards Dinner
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of our support staff at HLS! As the backbone of our school community, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. On April 23rd, we will gather to celebrate these unsung heroes… -
Harvard International Law Journal Galleys
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Please join the International Law Journal for our Spring Volume Galleys! We look forward to celebrating the conclusion of this print cycle, prepare Volume 66(2) for printing, and provide updates about next school year. Dinner will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!… -
Christian Union Midweek Bible Study
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Please join Christian Union for dinner and group discussion on the Bible! Everyone is welcome!… -
HLS Pub Trivia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come to HLS Pub Trivia! Bring friends, grab a drink, and test your knowledge. Trivia takes place every Wednesday from 7–9pm in the HLS Pub.
April 24
Thursday • 8 events
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The Duty to Prevent and Guarantor Institutions: Theorizing from the Global South
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for an engaging event that examines the critical link between a state’s responsibility to prevent human rights violations and the design of its constitutional institutions. Drawing on experiences from the Global South, including Nepal, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, this event will explore Guarantor Institutions, such as Elections… -
Hate & Remediation: Where Does Harvard Go From Here?
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sometime soon, the Presidential Task Forces on Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias and on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias will release their final reports. How should HLS respond in today’s climate? What can students, faculty, and administrators do to meaningfully reduce hate and discrimination? Join Professor Kennedy and Professor… -
HLS Eats
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Come enjoy an open lunch with the HLS community. Eat, connect, unwind and build community with classmates and Student Government! All students welcome. -
Multilateral Diplomacy and International Law in Rising Unilateralism (Lunch Talk)
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join APALSA for a lunch talk featuring H.E. Ambassador Hari Prabowo, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, in exploring Indonesia’s engagement at the UN and the role of international law and institutions in safeguarding global norms in an era of increasing unilateralism.
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WLA End of Year Celebration Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Celebrate the end of the school year with the Social Committee’s final lunch event. We will have food and music for us to come together one last time and enjoy a social hour. Please RSVP https://forms.gle/yAzAJANb4u3ihzcK9… -
WhatsApp in the World: Disinformation, Encryption and Extreme Speech
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
How is WhatsApp, the most popular instant messaging platform, mediating the spread of extreme speech in different contexts of the world? What does a global view of the actual practices around this popular medium say about the promise of “encryption” as a technological feature? BKC is pleased to welcome Fellow… -
Texas Club x Florida Club Social
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the Texas Club and Florida Club for a social! Snacks will be provided. -
OCS 2L Summer Recruiting Drop-in Q&A
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurring
If you have questions about 2L firm recruitment, stop by OCS for drop-in Q&As with OCS Advisers. Dates: Tuesday, April 15, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Thursday, April 17, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Tuesday, April 22, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC…
April 25
Friday • 7 events
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HLS Blockchain & Fintech Fourth Annual Conference: Chartering the Future of Blockchain & Fintech
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The HLS Blockchain & Fintech Initiative presents its Fourth Annual Conference. Join us for a day of networking and insightful panels on how regulation is evolving with regard to stablecoins, blockchain market structures, taxation of digital assets, data security, and banking and payments. Our speakers include leaders from a16z,… -
WLA Community Wellness Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join WLA for our final community lunch and stock up on finals self-care essentials!… -
The Stakes and Prospects of Sino-American AI Diplomacy with Bill Drexel
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Berkman Klein Center and the AI Safety Student Team for a speaker series on AI governance! Free lunch will be provided, RSVP here 🙂 About the Event Why does diplomacy (or lack thereof) on AI matter between the US and China, and how likely is it to be productive? … -
Harvard African Law Association 3L/LLM Sendoff
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALA for its last event of the year in WCC 3016! We will be celebrating our 3L & LLMs members as they head towards graduation. Food is provided. -
Last Day of Class 5K Run/Walk
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the Harvard Law Run Club to celebrate the end of the semester! All are welcome to run or walk the 5K (or cut it short a little)! We will leave from the Langdell steps and snacks and beverages will be provided! If you aren’t up for a run, come cheer…
April 28
Monday • 6 events
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Study Break with Boston Chair Massage
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Take a break from studying and enjoy a complimentary 15-minute massage by Boston Chair Massage. RSVPs are required, and spots will go quickly. Sign-up now!… -
HLS Library Comfort Pets: Meet Sophie
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Attorneys at PAW: HLS Library comfort animals (and snacks), 2nd floor – Take a break during Reading Week with HLS Library’s visiting comfort animals. On the docket on Monday, April 28, are (1) ‘Sports Law Consultant’ Sophie, a Golden Retriever, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and (2) Legal Advocate Hermie, a… -
Cybersecurity Originalism, or What Ben Franklin and John Jay Would Have Thought about Signal
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Our contemporary debates about cybersecurity, surveillance and the law are steeped in 21st century technology, but the problem of interception is not new. Surveillance and information warfare played an essential role in the American revolution and in the negotiations that led to independence. Ben Franklin, John Jay and other founders… -
HLS Attorneys at Paw, comfort pets: Meet Hermie (and grab a snack)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Attorneys at PAW: HLS Library comfort animals (and snacks), 2nd floor – Take a break during Reading Week with HLS Library’s visiting comfort animals. On the docket on Monday, April 28, are (1) ‘Sports Law Consultant’ Sophie, a Golden Retriever, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and (2) Legal Advocate Hermie, a… -
HLS Ice Cream Truck
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy some ice cream and fabulous weather with Student Government to celebrate the end of classes! The ice cream truck will be parked in Lewis Circle on Monday, April 28 from 3-5pm… -
OCS 2L Summer Recruiting Drop-in Q&A
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurring
If you have questions about 2L firm recruitment, stop by OCS for drop-in Q&As with OCS Advisers. Dates: Tuesday, April 15, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Thursday, April 17, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC 4020) with Margie. Tuesday, April 22, 5-6pm in OCS (WCC…