Showing 71 events for the week starting 09/22/2026
September 22
Tuesday • 7 events
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Library Tours for New JDs & Visitors
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Welcome to the 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… -
PON Live! Navigating Conflict at Work: A Guide to Workplace Mediation
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Every workplace has conflict. The question is: how can we navigate it effectively? In this webinar, Audrey Lee will share key insights from her new book, Navigating Conflict at Work: A Guide to Workplace Mediation. Drawing on her experience mediating and coaching hundreds of workplace conflicts, Audrey will discuss how to… -
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The War in Sudan: Geopolitics, Human Rights, and the Challenges of International [In]Action
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Click here to register on Zoom. Sudan’s ongoing conflict has precipitated a catastrophic humanitarian and human rights crisis, violently reversing the country’s democratic transition and devastating civilian life. The crisis presents profound challenges not only for domestic political order, but also for the security of the Sahel and… -
“Did Words on the Wall Matter More? Public Scripture and Jewish–Christian Encounters in the First Centuries CE” with Michal Bar-Asher Siegal Moderated by Noah Feldman
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Michal Bar-Asher Siegal is the Caroline Zelaznik Gruss and Joseph S. Gruss Visiting Professor in Talmudic Civil Law for Fall 2026 A scholar of rabbinic Judaism, Bar-Asher Siegal’s work focuses on aspects of Jewish-Christian interactions in the ancient world, and comparisons between Early Christian and rabbinic sources. She is a… -
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… -
Litigation vs. Corporate
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room change: Langdell 225 – North Do you know what type of law you want to practice? Hear attorneys from O’Melveny discuss the merits of the two largest practice areas in Big Law. They’ll discuss what they do, why they chose it, and whether it was what they expected they… -
Library Tours for New JDs & Visitors
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Welcome to the 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…
September 23
Wednesday • 6 events
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What is LPE?
12:30 am - 1:15 pm
On Wednesday, September 23 from 12:30PM to 1:15PM, the Program on Law and Political Economy at Harvard Law School will be hosting a kickoff “What is LPE?” event in WCC, featuring a panel of faculty, fellows, and students discussing the past, present, and future of the LPE movement. Yochai Benkler,… -
Harvard Law School Project on Disability Open House
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Each year, the Harvard Law School Project on Disability (HPOD) welcomes the community to learn more about its ongoing research, capacity-building, and awareness-raising activities aimed at enabling civil society to undertake informed disability scholarship and advocacy across an array of issue areas. -
Before and After Roe vs. Wade: Litigating Reproductive Rights in a Time of Upheaval
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Wasserstein Fellow Caroline Sacerdote ‘15, as she shares her experience bringing constitutional challenges to restrictions on reproductive rights in state and federal courts across the country over the past decade. Caroline will discuss what it’s like to litigate reproductive rights during this period of tremendous upheaval, and how her practice has shifted since she joined the Center for Reproductive Rights in 2016—shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down abortion restrictions in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt—to litigating in a wholly different post-Dobbs, post-Roe world. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. Open to the HLS community. -
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… -
Constitutionalism & Its Discontents
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
In the early 21st century, constitutionalism confronts numerous pressures and critiques. Some prominent critics are concerned that constitutionalism’s modern form may be unduly rigid in the face of changing social, economic, and environmental conditions. In their new book, Professors Mark Tushnet (HLS) and Bojan Bugarič (University of Sheffield) propose a “thin” idea of constitutionalism and suggest that we should scale back our expectations for what constitutionalism can achieve. Please join for a panel discussion about the book with Professors Tushnet, Doerfler and Visiting Professor Vlad Perju. -
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.
September 24
Thursday • 25 events
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From First-Gen College Student to Silicon Valley Litigation Partner: A Conversation with Jessica Lewis
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join the WLA for a candid conversation with Jessica Lewis, Partner at WilmerHale and Harvard Law alumna, about her journey from a small-town high school in rural Vermont to litigating high-stakes securities and corporate governance disputes in Silicon Valley. A first-generation college student, working mother of two, and nationally recognized… -
Coffee Chat with Caroline Sacerdote & ARJ
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join the Harvard Law School Alliance for Reproductive Justice for a coffee chat with Wasserstein Fellow Caroline Sacerdote, from the Center for Reproductive Rights. We’ll provide coffee & treats; come with questions for Caroline!… -
Coffee Chat with Dwarkesh Patel
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come meet Dwarkesh Patel, eminent thinker, writer, and host of the Dwarkesh Podcast, and discuss AI alignment and the future of technology with one of the preeminent public experts and educators in the field. Pop-up bagels and coffee will be served. If interested, please fill out this interest form… -
HIO Office Hours with Peter O’Meara (WCC 5th Floor)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 or 5048, every Thursday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. during the 2026 Fall Semester. No appointment necessary. -
The Shiny Shop: Community Crafting Hub
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurring
September 9 to October 15 – Wednesdays 2-6pm | Thursdays 12-6pm Stop by to craft and mend at The Shiny Shop, a drop-in community crafting hub dedicated to micromobility safety. Alex Makes Art is onsite with workshops and drop-in opportunities to make and mend. The Shiny Shop… -
HLS Grief & Loss Support Group
12:15 pm - 1:20 pm
Recurring
HLS Grief & Loss Support Group is a confidential support group where HLS students can talk through grief and loss, including the death of a loved one, estrangement, a serious diagnosis, or other significant loss, whether recent or longstanding. The group is open to all HLS students… -
PLAP New Member Training
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
All new PLAP members must choose and attend ONE of two new member orientations on September 24 or September 25. Lunch will be provided! To learn more about the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project, fill out our interest form here. -
Lunch Talk with Bruce Meyer and Brad Ruskin
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a lunch talk with Bruce Meyer (Interim Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association) and Brad Ruskin (Senior Partner and Sports Law Group Co-Chair at Proskauer Rose)… -
HLS Advocates Interest Meeting
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Advocates for Human Rights is a Student Practice Organization working on international human rights issues with organizations from around the world. Come learn about the amazing 2026-27 lineup of projects on offer from our partners! Additionally, we will discuss the other human rights opportunities on campus. -
WLA General Body Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join us at the Harvard Women’s Law Association’s first general body meeting! Tatte will be served. -
JLPP Introduction
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
JLPP will host a lunch event to introduce 1Ls, LLMs, and transfer students to the best practices of editing a journal. -
Justice Goodwin Liu: Advancement and Attrition of the “Model Minority” in Law Firms
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join APALSA for a discussion with Justice Goodwin Liu of the California Supreme Court, who also teaches HLS’s fall course, Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law. Justice Liu will introduce his recent scholarship, “Advancement and Attrition of the ‘Model Minority’ in Law Firms,” and discuss career trajectories of Asian American lawyers… -
Anatomy of a Deal
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
What does it take to orchestrate a $44.8 billion merger involving iconic global brands? Attorneys from Cleary Gottlieb will take us behind the scenes of a transformative M&A transaction, from deal structuring and negotiation to the intellectual property and tax considerations that shape a complex, multijurisdictional deal. Held in WCC… -
Antitrust Law: A Case Study in the Healthcare Sector with Axinn
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the HLS Antitrust Association for a conversation with Axinn LLP for a case study on healthcare antitrust law. Axinn attorneys will walk through what antitrust practice is like at the firm. There will be an opportunity for coffee chats with Axinn following their presentation. Please see the Antitrust Association… -
Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) Information Session
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) is hosting an information session over lunch for interested students on Thursday, September 24th 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,… -
Self-determination of People and Migration—Going beyond Sovereignty?
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Does the human right to self-determination also protect attitudes that are critical of or opposed to immigration? Michael Lysander Fremuth will tackle this question in his upcoming presentation. -
Building a Global Fashion IP Practice: A Conversation with Katten Partner Karen Artz Ash
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Karen Artz Ash is a Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman in New York and National Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark/Copyright/Privacy Group, advising major fashion houses, designers, manufacturers and brand management companies on the full range of IP issues. -
Measuring What Matters: Understanding the Human Impact of AI
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
AI systems are tested and evaluated more extensively than ever, but the effects of AI on humanity are still not fully understood, while narratives about our future vacillate between apocalypse and utopia. Researchers are beginning to measure AI’s effects on people, and labs are increasingly expected to report on the… -
Journal on Legislation Subcite Training
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please stop by for the Harvard Journal on Legislation Subcite Training Session!… -
Progressive Organizing Meet & Greet
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hear from the student groups doing progressive organizing on campus and get involved. -
2026 Gaillard Lecture
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join HLS International Legal Studies for the 2026 Gaillard Lecture, featuring Sean D. Murphy, Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law, the George Washington University. Professor Murphy will present a talk on, Effects of the ILC’s Articles on State Responsibility for Temporal Jurisdiction in International Arbitration Reception immediately following the talk. Open… -
HELR Information Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please join us for an information session for students interested in joining the Environmental Law Review, including details about upcoming subcites. -
Harvard Law Run Club Thursday Run
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 6:15pm! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome!… -
Lambda General Body Meeting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome back to the first Lambda General Body Meeting! Food will be provided and we will discuss all of Lambda’s plans for the year including retreat. Opportunities for 1Ls/LLMs to join projects.
September 25
Friday • 13 events
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J.D. Academic Advising Drop-Ins
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Recurring
Questions about identifying your academic goals, choosing courses and clinics, building legal skills, crafting a balanced schedule, or other academic topics? Stop by Academic Advising Drop Ins, every Friday, 12-5pm in WCC 3025 (in Clinical Wing). -
Harvard Health Law Society General Body Meeting
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
At this general body meeting, learn about the Harvard Health Law Society and get to know other students involved in the organization. -
PLAP New Member Training
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
All new PLAP members must choose and attend ONE of two new member orientations on September 24 or September 25. Lunch will be provided! To learn more about the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project, fill out our interest form here. -
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at 10: Legal Innovation in Multilateral Development Banks
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
East Asian Legal Studies Talk: Natalie Lichtenstein, JD ‘78
AIIB Inaugural General Counsel (retired) DISCUSSANT: Alastair Iain Johnston
The Governor James Albert Noe and Linda Noe Laine Research Professor of China in World Affairs, Harvard University When the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was launched in 2016, many… -
OCS Peer Adviser Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Recurring
In a small group setting, 1Ls will work with OCS’s 3L Peer Advisers on how to draft a professional, impressive resume and a persuasive cover letter for the private sector. Students can either bring their application materials to the workshop or take notes for later. Feel free to bring your… -
LLM Alumni Career Panel
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Come to the LLM Alumni Career Panel to learn from past HLS LLM graduates who will share insights on navigating job search in the US. We invited graduates entering into both private and public sectors in the US, discussing how the job search process might differ. Bring your questions!… -
How Harvard is Repaying Our Loans: A Public Interest Guide
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Hear from public interest students in a variety of fields about how we plan to repay our loans – or rather, get Harvard to repay our loans. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/hlsloans… -
Mock Trial Association Information Session
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The HLS Mock Trial Association welcomes you to its information session! Law students of any year and LLMs are encouraged to join. HLSMTA competes at invitational tournaments across the country, performing mock trials and honing advocacy skills. No experience is required. -
HLS Christian Fellowship Bible Study
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Come join us for our weekly Bible study with a local pastor. Lunch will be provided. -
Library Tours for New JDs & Visitors
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Welcome to the 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… -
National Security Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Harvard’s National Security & Law Association and National Security Journal for a drink to get to know the other members and learn about how to get involved!… -
HLS Christian Fellowship Friday Night
5:45 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. -
KAHLS General Body Meeting
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Korean Association of Harvard Law School (KAHLS) General Body Meeting to get to know the board and connect with fellow students. Come learn more about KAHLS, share your ideas, and be part of our community! Event will start at 6PM in WCC B015 and last about an hour.
September 26
Saturday • 2 events
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JOLT Fall Subcite
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in JOLT — we’re so excited to have you on the team! Please join us for our Fall subcite and sign up below — details to follow. Breakfast / lunch / dinner will be provided, and we look forward to seeing you! -
Harvard Law Run Club Saturday Long Run
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a long run at 9am! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. We will have a 8 mile option, as well as a 10-12 mile option. All paces are welcome!…
September 27
Sunday • 3 events
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JOLT Fall Subcite
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in JOLT — we’re so excited to have you on the team! Please join us for our Fall subcite and sign up below — details to follow. Breakfast / lunch / dinner will be provided, and we look forward to seeing you! -
Journal on Legislation Fall Subcite
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Harvard Journal on Legislation is the nation’s premier legal journal focused on the analysis of legislation and the legislative process. First published in 1964, the Journal on Legislation is the third oldest journal at Harvard Law School. The Journal is published semi-annually, in winter and summer. Subciting an article…
September 28
Monday • 15 events
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The Big Picture of Texas Recruiting
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Texas Club for an overview of the Texas legal market, application timelines, and recruitment in Texas. You will also get the chance to meet the Executive Board and ask any questions. Lunch will be provided. -
First Class + OPIA: Lunch with Erin Drake
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Share a lunch with Wasserstein Fellow Erin Drake! Erin D. Drake is Senior Advisor & Legal Counsel for the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. In her role, Drake works closely with players and other staff to address social, cultural, workplace, and legal concerns that arise for players and prepares the… -
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… -
How to Improve America’s Voting System
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Professor of Economics Eric Maskin contends that the country’s traditional voting system distorts how citizens are represented and that gerrymandering exploits and worsens these distortions. He will discuss other possible voting systems and how they could make America's election results fairer. -
Kavanaugh on the Court: Jurisprudence and the Recent Term with Cameron Pritchett and Professor Richard Re
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
What does Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s jurisprudence tell us about his role on the Supreme Court? Cameron Pritchett and Professor Re join the Federalist Society for a rundown of Justice Kavanaugh’s jurisprudence, examining his most significant opinions and votes from the recent term and the broader themes that have defined his… -
NLG GBM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us to learn about NLG’s history, meet the board, and get involved with future events!… -
Regulating Frontier AI
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a discussion on the FRONTIER Act and other congressional efforts to regulate advanced AI with Charlie Bullock, senior researcher at LawAI. -
Get Researching With Lexis: Memo Prep
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join La Alianza and the LexisNexis Harvard Law School representative for a practical session on how to use the Lexis platform effectively. The session will cover tips for conducting efficient case and statutory research, finding relevant authority, using filters and organizing your research. This event is designed especially for 1Ls… -
HALS First GBM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join us for HALS’ first general body meeting on Friday, September 25 at 12:15-1:15pm! Learn about upcoming HALS events, ways to get involved, and meet other law students interested in Asia law. -
HALB x Paul, Weiss Lunch Talk
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Paul, Weiss Corporate attorneys for a discussion on advising global investment firm 3G Capital on its acquisition of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., the world’s third-largest footwear company with $9 billion in annual sales. Food, beverages and promotional materials will be provided. -
Paul, Weiss x Texas Club: Coffee Chats
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Texas attorneys from Paul, Weiss and members of the Texas Club for coffee chats on Monday, September 28th from 2:30-4:30 PM in the Hark Dining Hall with pastries and coffee. If you’re interested in attending, please register here and reach out to the Texas Club at texasclub@mail.law.harvard.edu to… -
Harvard Law Run Club Monday Run
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Join Harvard Law Run Club for a run at 6:15pm! We will meet outside the WCC between Casperson, Langdell, and Hauser. All paces are welcome!… -
JD/MBA Joint Degree Information Session for 1Ls
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Attend a virtual information session to learn about the JD/MBA joint degree program. HLS and HBS admissions staff will provide an overview of the program and application process. A panel of alumni will share their experiences and answer questions. All are welcome to join. You will not be required to…