Showing 45 events for the week starting 04/21/2026
April 21
Tuesday • 22 events
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Africa in Space
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Space Law Society and the Harvard African Students Society as we welcome Mr. Gaspard Twagirayezu, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency, for an inspiring discussion on Africa’s growing presence in space. -
Confronting the Black Maternal Health Crisis
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
In partnership with the Center for Health Law and Policy, the Alliance for Reproductive Justice, and the Health Law Society, the HBLSA Public Interest Committee is hosting a panel discussion examining the ongoing crisis in Black maternal health across the United States. Despite significant medical advancements, Black women continue to… -
Navigating Economic Lawfare: Multinational Firms in U.S.–China Competition
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for this timely and important lunch talk on how U.S.–China economic competition is reshaping the legal and business landscape for multinational firms. We are honored to welcome distinguished speakers with deep expertise in cross-border business and trade law: Mitch Presnick 柏力 and Matthew Bock, Esq. LCB, who will… -
What’s Going on with Greenland? ILJ Lunch Talk
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
In a recent press conference on Iran, President Trump stated that: “It all began with, if you want to know the truth, Greenland”. The comment refers to a debate that has resurfaced repeatedly in recent years. But what exactly is the deal with Greenland? In 2019, the Trump administration openly… -
Scripture in Community: Public Reading of Scripture
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
Whether you’re new to reading the Bible, have studied it for years, or are just curious about what it says, you are welcome to listen, learn, and reflect on the wisdom within its pages. Scripture in Community meets over lunch to read and listen to Bible passages together – from… -
WLA Book Giveaway
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Join WLA for a book giveaway on Tuesday, April 21 from 12:20 – 1:15 (or until books run out) in WCC 1047!… -
A Conversation with Ambassador Samanatha Power
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the Women’s Law Association’s International Policy Committee for a fireside chat with Ambassador Samantha Power, Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and William D. Zabel ’61 Professor of Practice in Human Rights at Harvard Law School. Ambassador… -
Africa Reimagined: Progress, Promise, People
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for an engaging lecture by Prof. Konyin Ajayi, HLS ’82, titled Africa Reimagined: Progress, Promise, People. In his thought-provoking talk, Prof. Ajayi will challenge outdated narratives that reduce Africa to its extractive industries, offering instead a richer perspective on the continent’s dynamic human capital. He will… -
MENALSA HLR Panel
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Panel discussion for students interested in Harvard Law Review. Lunch will be provided… -
AFI & JLSA Community Lunches
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Alliance for Israel and the Jewish Law Students Association for a community lunch with students and professors. -
A Mindful approach to Change and Transitions with Gen
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Buddhist Monk, Gen Khedrub, to learn mindfulness techniques on how to approach moments of change and transition. Lunches will be served first-come, first-served. No previous meditation experience is needed. All are welcome. RSVP Here… -
HLEP x Fenwick: Fireside with the Founder
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join the Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project for a fireside chat with HLEP founder, Jordan Roberts ’13, for a conversation on law, venture capital, and his growth from starting HLEP to work as a partner at a leading EC/VC law firm. -
An Evening with Justice Stephen Breyer
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Justice Breyer, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1994–2022), will join HGSE Academic Dean Martin West for a conversation on the role of civic education in preparing young people for democratic life. The discussion will explore what students should understand about the three branches of government, how the law… -
A Celebration of the Class of 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Picture it: in just a few short weeks you’ll have your perfect Legally Blonde ending – walking across that stage, throwing your tam in the air, and reflecting on the amazing time you’ve spent with your community at HLS. We’re not quite there yet but still, it’s time for the… -
Book Club and Dinner with Bell Collective
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Bell Collective for dinner and discussion of Derrick Bell’s Afrolantica Awakening, a short story about race and utopia… -
Legally Blonde: 25th Anniversary Screening
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come celebrate the end of another academic year (what, like it was hard?) with an exciting 25th Anniversary screening of Legally Blonde in Ames Courtroom, featuring special HLS-exclusive video messages from members of the cast — and yes, that includes Elle Woods herself, Reese Witherspoon! Movie snacks will be provided. All… -
HELR Spring Author’s Dinner
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Come hear the authors of HELR’s upcoming volume speak about their pieces! Dinner provided!… -
Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: Dialogue Session 5
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether you identify as a progressive leftist or a conservative Christian or anything in between, join Breaking Bread, Building Bridges—a student-led initiative funded by the Dean’s Community Connection Grant and the President’s Building Bridges Fund—for the LAST biweekly dialogue session to engage in a thoughtful, guided discussion on pressing moral,… -
Support Staff Awards Dinner
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
You are invited to the Support Staff Award Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PM in Milstein West. This special evening, co-hosted by Harvard BLSA and The Reciprocity Effect, will celebrate the incredible support staff who help make Harvard Law School a place of care, kindness, and community. Whether… -
WLA Membership Pub Night
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Please join the WLA Membership Committee for a fun night at the HLS Pub. We will be eating, dancing, and bidding farewell to another very successful school year. Participants will receive two drink tickets!…
April 22
Wednesday • 8 events
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Conversation on Faith with Professor Jack Goldsmith
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join CLSA for lunch to hear Professor Goldsmith share how faith has impacted his legal career!… -
AFI End-of-Year Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join AFI for an end-of-year lunch as we celebrate our graduating 3Ls and welcome the incoming board. We’ll gather over Middle Eastern food to spend time together, say goodbye to the 3Ls, and welcome the next group of leaders. -
How Feminists Transformed the Law and Science of AIDS – Book Talk with Prof. Glenn Cohen and Prof. Aziza Ahmed
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
How did feminist lawyers and activists transform the legal and public health response to the AIDS epidemic? What does it mean to “trust the science”? And what is the relationship among law, science, and politics?
Join Professor Glenn Cohen in conversation with Professor Aziza Ahmed, author of the new… -
HLS Beyond presents: Copyright in AI Outputs: Who Owns AI-Created Works?
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
At this fireside chat-style discussion, Professors Bavitz and Tushnet will use the Supreme Court’s recent cert denial in Thaler v. Perlmutter to explore the doctrine of human authorship and originality and how those requirements apply to AI-assisted outputs. -
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… -
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… -
Spring 2026 Exam Information Session #1
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Questions about exams at HLS? Pop into this Zoom information session to get all your questions answered!… -
HLS Pub Trivia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Recurring
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 23
Thursday • 8 events
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POM HIO Office Hours with Peter O’Meara in WCC 5046
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 WCC 5046, every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. during the 2026 Spring Semester. No appointment necessary. … -
Filling the Justice Gap: Yazidis, Universal Jurisdiction and International Law
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
What happens when justice is dispersed across multiple jurisdictions and forums? What are the potentials and limitations of these cases in addressing crimes against the Yazidis?
Through a conversation with Harvard Law Professors Alex Whiting and Ioannis Kalpouzos, we will examine universal jurisdiction cases, corporate… -
Class of 2026 Last Lecture Series: Professor Benjamin I. Sachs
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm
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 your careers. This year, the Class Marshals have asked three professors to join us and provide their thoughts, which typically range from advice to… -
HIALSA – Masterclasses (The Final Act: Recognition and Enforcement of Awards)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
An award’s value lies in its enforceability. This final session examines the post-award phase, covering enforcement strategy, asset identification and tracking across jurisdictions, and coordination with local counsel. Participants will analyze real enforcement scenarios under the New York Convention and learn how early asset intelligence can determine whether an award… -
Tax Summer Associate Q&A
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Do you plan to work within your firm’s tax practice group as a summer associate? Are you curious what kinds of projects tax projects you can expect as a summer associate? Come join the Tax Law Association for an end-of-year discussion between former and incoming tax summer associates to learn… -
Conversation with former Peru’s Prime Minister, Salvador del Solar
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join a conversation with Salvador del Solar, former Prime Minister of Peru in 2019. Salvador Del Solar served at a pivotal moment in Peruvian democracy, amid an open confrontation between the executive and legislative branches that led to the closure of Congress. In this conversation, he will share his experience… -
International Legal Studies Coffee Hour
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Travelers: Join us for a coffee, tea and snack break with classmates who have lived, worked or studied in your destination country and can share information and advice. -
LL.M. Karaoke Night! HLS Pub from 7pm
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
With classes finishing this week (say it ain’t so!), your LL.M. Marshals are very excited to invite the LL.M. Class of 2026 to join for a night of food, drinks, and karaoke together in HLS Pub next Thursday 23rd April, kicking off at 7pm. All voices welcome, prior singing experience…
April 24
Friday • 6 events
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Space, Bioethics, and the Law of Exploration
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Space Law Society for a unique conversation at the intersection of space, medicine, and technology. This event will feature Rebekah Reed, Associate Director in the Belfer Center’s Program on Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy, alongside Erik Antonsen, President of The Organization for Space Medicine, Engineering,… -
HLS Christian Fellowship Bible Study
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Come join us for our weekly Bible study with a local pastor. Lunch will be provided. -
HALB x The Cutting Room Floor: Media and Luxury Fashion
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation with fashion designer and media entrepreneur Recho Omondi as she discusses the business of luxury fashion, creative leadership, and building an independent media company. From navigating running a ready-to-wear label to pioneering a subscriber-supported podcast model on Patreon, this event offers a rare opportunity… -
Spring 2026 Exam Information Session #2
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Questions about exams at HLS? Pop into this quick Zoom information session and get all your questions answered!… -
Last Day of Classes 5k
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join the Harvard Law Run Club and HLS Student Government for our annual Last Day of Classes 5k. The run will begin from “Run Club Plaza” (outside the WCC in between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser) at 4 pm. All paces are welcome! Feel free to sprint, jog, or walk… -
HLS Christian Fellowship Friday Night
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come join us for the weekly gathering of the HLS Christian Fellowship! We will have dinner at 5:45 pm and then hear from a speaker, pray together, or engage in a fun activity.
April 25
Saturday • 1 event
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Eleganza
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Posted on behalf of Black Community Arts and Student Theater (Black CAST) Eleganza was founded in 1994 under the Black cultural production organization, Black Community Arts and Student Theater (Black CAST). We have grown to become Harvard’s largest student-run event, with a sold-out crowd of over 1,500+ attendees each year.