Showing 36 events for the week starting 09/09/2025
September 9
Tuesday • 4 events
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Harvard Farmers’ Market
11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Recurring
Join Harvard Common Spaces at the market every Tuesday through October 28th, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and help support the vital local farmers and food artisans who ensure we have fresh, healthy food -
Harvard Parent’s Freecycle
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Located in Smith Campus Center Harvard Commons Finding new homes for kids’ clothing, books, and toys. From newborns to teens. Open to all Harvard Staff, Faculty, and Students… -
Scripture in Community: Public Reading of Scripture
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
What does the Bible say? Scripture in Community is a weekly practice where we read and listen to passages from the Bible together. Each week we will read passages from the Psalms, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible, have studied the Bible for… -
Lesix & Westlaw: Intro Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Kick off your law school journey with a quick, helpful intro to Westlaw and Lexis! These historically popular lunch sessions are designed to give you a tour of both platforms, plus tips to help you get started and prep for class. The same session is offered on two different days,…
September 10
Wednesday • 9 events
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Library Tours for New JDs & Visitors
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome to HLS Library! Join us for a 25-minute tour of library spaces and learn about library services available to you. The tour will begin at the circulation desk in the main lobby. Attendees can opt to stay for a 15-minute sit-down introduction to accessing Harvard research collections and databases. The… -
Wellness Resource Fair
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Drop into the Wellness Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 10 to discover all of the wellness resources that HLS has to offer! The first 350 attendees will receive a free smoothie! Guests will include: Therapy dogs Harvard International Office Global Support Services Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Care.com Harvard… -
East Asian Legal Studies Open House
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
The East Asian Legal Studies program at Harvard Law School supports research and teaching on the law and legal history of the nations and peoples of East Asia, their interaction with the United States, and their impact on global order. Please join us at our Open House to learn about… -
BKC 2025-2026 Student Launch
12:20 pm - 3:00 pm
You’re Invited: Berkman Klein Center Student Launch The Berkman Klein Center looks forward to welcoming students into our orbit for the 2025-2026 academic year. Join us for one or both student launch activities on Wednesday, September 10! RSVP here for one or both of these events. Cutting Through the Hype Cloud:… -
Judicial Clerkships 101
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
A judicial clerkship is one of the most substantive jobs you can have at the beginning of a career in law. Learn about this exciting option and how to develop your candidacy starting in your first year of law school. This introduction will set you up for further information on… -
Prosecution as a Public Service: A Conversation with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Bring your lunch and questions for a brown bag conversation with the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg. Hear DA Bragg talk about his own career path and the importance of public service in today’s environment. The conversation will be moderated by Jamie Wacks, Lecturer on Law. Please RSVP. This event will be capped at 45 people. This event is open to HLS students. -
Lexis & Westlaw: Intro Lunch Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Kick off your law school journey with a quick, helpful intro to Westlaw and Lexis! These historically popular lunch sessions are designed to give you a tour of both platforms, plus tips to help you get started and prep for class. The same session is offered on two different days,… -
Constitutional Crossroads: Is the Constitution Broken?
5:15 pm - 9:00 pm
On September 10 at 5:15pm, distinguished legal scholars Aziz Rana and Noah Feldman will engage in a critical dialogue examining whether the Constitution can sustain democratic life amid today’s challenges. They will explore how the document’s promises contend with its historical compromises and limitations. This conversation confronts a fundamental question:… -
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…
September 11
Thursday • 8 events
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[Streaming] Strategic Litigation in Focus: Individual Criminal Liability and Pursuing Accountability for Palestine
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join Harvard Law Justice for Palestine in live-streaming Strategic Litigation in Focus: Individual Criminal Liability and Pursuing Accountability for Palestine… -
POM’s HIO office hours at HLS Fall 2025 – Hauser 103
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Recurring
Peter O’Meara, HIO Advisor for HLS, holds in-person office hours for HLS students and scholars on a first-come, first-served basis in Hauser 103 every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. during the Fall 2025 term. No appointment necessary. -
BSA x ARC Note-Taking Strategies Panel
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Still figuring out the best way to take notes and brief cases? Come learn from various BSAs about the note-taking techniques that have worked for them. Lunch will be provided, and the session will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend. -
HALB Info Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) is hosting an information session for interested students on Thursday, September 11th from 12:30 – 1:15PM.
HALB is Harvard’s preeminent business law organization, providing a forum for students to pursue interests in business within and outside of law through speaker series,… -
Environmental Law Welcome Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn about HLS environmental law offerings from faculty, staff, and students. -
PFC@20
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to celebrate two decades of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics. -
Chat with Kirkland Lynch
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, September 11 for a fireside chat with Kirkland Lynch, CEO of Barking Owl, the world’s leading provider of advertising-focused music for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to acquiring Barking Owl via ETA, Kirkland served as Chief Business Officer for Stevie Wonder’s Wonder Productions. -
Knits & Writs: Weekly Fiber Arts Night at HLS
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Knits and Writs: Interested in fiber arts? Come join fellow students 6-8 pm Thursdays during the semester to craft at the law school with conversation and refreshments. Professor Tushnet can provide knitting help, but all fiber arts and experience levels are welcome. Please contact rtushnet@law.harvard.edu for details.
September 14
Sunday • 2 events
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Harvard Law Run Club Thursday Run
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run on Thursday, September 18 at 7am! We will be running 5 miles, leaving from outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome. -
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 15
Monday • 13 events
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CLJE Welcome Back Party and Book Giveaway!
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Celebrate the beginning of the semester with CLJE as we welcome students back on campus. Join us on the 4th floor patio of Pound Hall for lunch, beverages, and free labor books! Please RSVP here: tinyurl.com/CLJEWelcome… -
HLS Mock Trial Information Session
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HLS Mock Trial for an information session about our organization and the tryouts process. Food will be provided!
Here is the link for tryouts information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AUMx8Jg-2sqlzNesMBT6ntK0lV_cEHr3XdJUu5rCZ8I/edit?usp=sharing… -
HLS Beyond Presents: The Oldest Constitutional Question: Enumeration & Federal Power
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Every law student learns that the federal government is constrained to act only according to its enumerated powers, meaning that Congress can do what the Constitution expressly authorizes it to and nothing more. Law Professor and author, Richard Primus, contends in his important new book, The Oldest Constitutional Question, that this longstanding orthodoxy—allegedly required by the text of the Constitution, the Framers’ vision, and the logic of federalism—is fundamentally flawed. -
When Code Meets Canon: Should Judges Use Large Language Models?
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for an insightful debate about textualism and critiques of judicial use of AI technologies featuring: Hon. Kevin Newsom, HLS ’97, U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; Former Solicitor General, State of Alabama; Ms. Carissa Chen, Coll. ’21 & FAS ’23, Rhodes Scholar; Ph.D. (Econ) ’30;… -
Constitution Day Talk with Professor Michael Klarman
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join ACS, HLS Democrats, and EDP for a talk from Professor Michael Klarman. Professor Klarman will be speaking on current threats to the rule of law and democracy for Constitution Day.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vJej7CCXgXFyndTx9… -
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… -
Race & Law Clinic Student Info Session
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Please join us over lunch to learn about the new Race & Law Clinic at HLS. Our director, Michelle Leung and Professor Guy Charles will share their vision for the inaugural semester and answer all of your questions. Please RSVP to help us keep track of attendees. Feel free… -
Library Tours for New JDs & Visitors
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome to HLS Library! Join us for a 25-minute tour of library spaces and learn about library services available to you. The tour will begin at the circulation desk in the main lobby. Attendees can opt to stay for a 15-minute sit-down introduction to accessing Harvard research collections and databases. The… -
Spouses, Partners, and Kids Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mix and mingle with fellow HLS students and their partners and kids while enjoying food, drink, and games. RSVP Requested.… -
Lindy Hop Club Dance Night
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Recurring
Harvard University presents: Lindy Hop Social 6pm-sunset in the Science Center Plaza Tent All are welcome to join us for a fun night of dancing! For more information, please email: harvardlindyhop@gmail.com… -
Update on Climate Tort Litigation
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come join Loren Dunn, adjunct Professor at Stanford Law School and principal at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., for a discussion on the status and progress of climate change litigation with a focus on state and local action. Pizza provided!… -
Harvard Law Run Club Monday Run
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for our first run on Monday, September 15 at 6pm! We will be running 3 miles, leaving from outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome. -
APALSA General Body Meeting #1: Welcome
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Come join the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) for our inaugural general body meeting to kick off the 2025-2026 school year! You’ll hear from our board about all the programming we’ll offer over the course of the year, as well as remarks from our faculty sponsors. Most importantly,…