Showing 71 events for the week starting 10/06/2026
October 6
Tuesday • 23 events
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Kelman Seminar — Courageous Citizenship: A Grassroots Response to Political Polarization in America
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Political polarization in the United States has become one of the defining conflicts of our time, and one that most Americans say they want a way out of. Braver Angels is the largest national volunteer organization helping Americans build together with people who see the world differently. They call it… -
ACS Lunch Talk with Elizabeth Prelogar
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join ACS for a conversation with Elizabeth Prelogar, the former Solicitor General of the United States. Thanks to Cooley LLP for sponsoring this event. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/9aC4abi1rYRFVGnX7… -
CHANI LISBON COMEDY SHOW
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Jewish Law Students Association, in partnership with Harvard Hillel, for a lunchtime comedy show filled with big laughs, Jewish humor, connection, and community with Chani Lisbon, a Jewish comedian and motivational speaker. Enjoy lunch alongside Chani’s candid comedy, hilarious storytelling, and plenty of Jewish humor, with a touch… -
Beyond Naming and Shaming: Journalists, Lawyers, and Upholding Human Rights in 2026
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Human rights and the laws of war are under severe strain: violations are documented in real time, yet consequences rarely seem to follow, faith that the rules will be enforced is thinning, and many people are turning away from the news altogether. Investigative journalists and international humanitarian lawyers play different… -
A Peaceful Approach to Money Management
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Did you know that financial stress and overall health are connected? Referencing the latest ABA Student Loan Debt Survey and other relevant research, this session will explore the link between the two topics that include exploring cognitive and emotional biases, the impact of borrowing decisions, and developing financial habits and… -
Prosecution and the Rule of Law with Judge Amul Thapar (6th Cir.) and Judge Michael Garcia (N.Y. Court of Appeals)
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
What does it mean to wield prosecutorial power consistent with the rule of law? Join Judge Amul Thapar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Judge Michael Garcia of the New York Court of Appeals for a conversation drawing on their extensive experience as both federal… -
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… -
JOLT x Moritz (Largest AI-Native Law Firm): What It Means to Be a New Lawyer in the Age of AI
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
JOLT is excited to host a lunch talk with Daniel Dalla Vedova (HLS alumnus), Co-Founder and COO of Moritz, an AI-native law firm, on Tuesday, October 6, from 12:30–1:15 p.m. in WCC 4059. Lunch will be provided! Moritz is the largest AI-native law firm serving Fortune 200 companies across 44… -
JOLT x Moritz (AI-Native Law Firm)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join JOLT for a conversation with Daniel Dalla Vedova (HLS alum), co-founder and COO of Moritz, the largest AI-native law firm serving Fortune 200 companies across 44 countries in commercial, M&A, employment, and litigation. Moritz is backed by YCombinator, Urban Innovation Fund, and the founders of… -
OCS Peer Adviser Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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… -
West Coast Club General Board Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the West Coast Club for our General Board Meeting! Members will learn more about the club's goals, structure, and upcoming events for the year, as well as ways to get involved. Food will be provided. -
Public Interest Lawyering in the Appellate Courts
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Wondering if you can have a rewarding public interest career as an appellate lawyer? Think you might enjoy appellate practice, but are not actually sure what it entails? Join OPIA for a community discussion with Wasserstein Fellow Christine Monta, who has spent her career litigating civil rights and criminal justice issues in appellate courts from three different perspectives–as a D.C. public defender, a DOJ civil rights attorney, and a strategic impact litigator with the MacArthur Justice Center. Christine will discuss her path to appellate public interest practice and why she found it appealing (pun intended!); demystify the day-to-day life of an appellate lawyer; compare and contrast the roles she’s held across various metrics (office culture, connection to clients, scope of work and impact, autonomy vs. bureaucracy, etc.); and share insights she’s learned along the way. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below. Open only to the HLS community. -
Business of Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The managing partners of Paul Hastings dive behind the scenes to discuss law firms’ bottom lines. From the billable hour, to practice area profitability, to fee structures and realization, join us to understand the business side of law. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions… -
Pursuing a Career in Civil Rights & Public Service
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us for a conversation with Vanita Gupta, Judge Dale Ho, and Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune ‘14, three panelists who have built remarkable public service and civil rights careers in varied ways. Come learn about how they got started, what has shaped their career trajectories, and what advice they… -
Alumni in Residence with Elizabeth Blair J.D. ’92 of KCA Advisors, LLC
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elizabeth is a senior M&A and operating executive with experience across law, technology, private equity, and consumer services. After beginning at Cleary Gottlieb and Yahoo!, she led major business units and co-founded an advertising technology company. She later served as CEO of 24 Hour Fitness and SkyZone, delivering successful restructurings, exits, and growth. Click to register. -
APALSA General Body Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Come join the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) for our inaugural general body meeting to kick off the 2026-2027 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,… -
HLS Christian Fellowship Gathering
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. -
Dems 1st Circuit Oral Argument Listening Party
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join HLS Dems for a listening party Tuesday 10/6 at 7pm in WCC 3007, where we’ll listen to audio of argument in the third Trump v. Harvard case, about international student visas, argued by former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement…
October 7
Wednesday • 22 events
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HLS BFI – Getting Hired 101
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Ready to land the job? Join us for Getting Hired 101, a recruiting event featuring senior partners from Fenwick & West and WilmerHale. Hear directly from the people who make hiring decisions about what stands out in a resume, how to approach interviews, and what it takes to build a… -
Community Gathering in Recognition of 10/7/23, Co-Hosted by the Jewish Law Students Association and Alliance for Israel
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join JLSA and AFI from 12:15–1:15 PM on October 7 for a community gathering space to remember, reflect, and be together. Lunch will be provided, and we will have stories of victims available to read and honor, along with stickers, keychains, and other small items that students can take to… -
Harvard Law & Technology Society
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the Harvard Law and Tech Society for a lunch chat with Wasserstein Fellow James Yoon! James Yoon is Acting Assistant Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section at the U.S. Department of Justice, helping to oversee federal investigations and prosecutions involving ransomware, computer hacking, theft of… -
Judicial Discretion, Judicial Division: A Conversation with Judge Daniel A. Bress
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Judge Daniel A. Bress of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will join his future clerk, Myles McKnight ‘27, for a discussion on what really divides judges in hard cases, tensions (or not!) between different categories of “discretion” in judicial work, lessons from the Scalia chambers, the Judge’s path from… -
BSA Private Sector Panel
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Come hear honest reflections from your BSAs on 1L and 2L summer applications and experiences! This panel will feature BSAs who have recruited for law firms in various cities for litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices. Please RSVP here to mark your attendance and secure lunch!… -
HHRJ/NALSA Talk on Indigenous Sovereignty
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) and HHRJ are excited to welcome Professor Carlton E. Williams, Professor W. Tanner Allread, and NALSA’s own Kisha James for a panel discussion on Indigenous Sovereignty and Self-Determination. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 7th from 12:30PM to 1:15PM in WCC… -
Farmers and Climate Change: A Book Talk with Margiana Petersen-Rockney
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Join the Food Law and Policy Clinic for a conversation with Margiana Petersen-Rockney, Assistant Professor in the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana and author of Farmers and Climate Change: Agricultural Adaptation in an Age of Rural Polarization. In the book, Petersen-Rockney explores how farmers… -
Panel of Judicial Clerks
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
What do law clerks for judges actually do? How does the job vary by type of court and judge? Does clerking help with imposter syndrome? Why and how should you research judges in advance? What does the application process look like from the inside? How can you make the most… -
Summer Internship Panel: National Security Practice Groups in Big Law
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Are you interested in what various national security practices entail at biglaw firms? Join NSLA for a panel discussion and Q&A with 3Ls who summered at WilmerHale, Arnold & Porter, Covington, Skadden, and GibsonDunn. We’ll cover everything from the recruiting experience to an overview of the national security-related work that… -
OCS Peer Adviser Workshop: Researching Firms for International JDs
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
This workshop will include tips about the big law job search strategy with a focus on the unique concerns of international JD students. Bring your lunch and your questions to an informal meeting with OCS’s Peer Advisers, Mihaela Esanu and Meghna Adhikari. We will cover useful resources (such as Chambers),… -
Protest Lawyering 101: How We Make Change
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HLS National Lawyers Guild for the kick-off of our Protest Lawyering series on Wednesday during lunch. Professors Nikolas Bowie and Marshall Ganz will discuss how lawyers can support community-led movements, build collective power, and sustain resistance. Wednesday @ 12:15 @ WCC 3018… -
The Shiny Shop: Community Crafting Hub
2:00 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… -
Alumni in Residence with David Stivers J.D. ’87 of Pebble Beach Company
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
David Stivers is President and CEO of Pebble Beach Company, overseeing hotels, golf, restaurants, retail, spa, private clubs, tournaments, and real estate. A 30-year hospitality executive, he previously held senior roles at Promus Hotels and DoubleTree Corporation. He began his career practicing finance and M&A law at Latham & Watkins. Click to register. -
Vinson & Elkins x Texas Club: Reception
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join attorneys from Vinson & Elkins and members of the Texas Club for a reception on Wednesday, October 7th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Barcelona Wine Bar. -
West Coast Club x Jones Day “Breaking into California”
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Attorneys from Jones Day present an overview of the firm’s training and practice teams. Students gain perspective on client representation, pro bono initiatives, and the firm overall. -
First Class 10-Year Anniversary Bash
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
First Class invites you to join us in celebrating 10 years of the success, community, and accomplishments of first-generation and low-income students at HLS! We’ve rented out Lou’s in Harvard Square, so come join us for great drinks, food, and new (and old) friends. We’re excited to celebrate everything First Class has… -
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.
October 8
Thursday • 21 events
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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… -
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. -
La Alianza Lunch Panel: Corporate vs Litigation
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
La Alianza will host a panel discussion with BigLaw associates on the differences between corporate and litigation practices, as well as factors for students to consider in determining which might be the best fit for them. Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/VpVsUhB5eSaGU75y6… -
Service to Startup: Making Entrepreneurship Accessible for Veterans – October 2026 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Distinguished Speakers Series at Harvard Law School
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The men and women who served in uniform have unique potential to succeed as entrepreneurs who make lasting, positive impacts across communities and industries. But having sacrificed the typical years spent earning business degrees and building networks, veterans pursuing business ownership can be at a disadvantage. Join us on Thursday,… -
Harvard Health Law Society – Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Panel
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
During this panel, hear from attorneys working at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in the firm’s Health Care sector. Lunch will be served. -
Traphagen Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series with Cameron MacDougall J.D. ’01 of Scale Infrastructure Partners
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Cameron MacDougall is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Scale Infrastructure Partners, which builds energy infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence. Before founding Scale, Cameron spent 18 years in alternative assets as the General Counsel of Fortress Investment Group's private equity and permanent capital business where he focused on financial institutions, financial products, energy infrastructure, and real estate. Click to register. -
BSA International Panel
12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
Come hear honest reflections from your BSAs on 1L and 2L summer applications and experiences! The first part of this panel will feature BSAs with summer experiences abroad in both the private and public sectors. The second part will be geared towards international students, discussing CPT/OPT and the changing immigration… -
LIDS Introductory Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Welcome to the Harvard Law and International Development Society (LIDS)! Come learn about LIDS’ programming for the year, meet the executive team, learn how you can get involved, and grab some merch! Non-pizza lunch will be served. -
HALB x Ropes & Gray
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join HALB and Ropes & Gray for an engaging discussion on the work of the firm’s transactional practice. This panel will feature perspectives from attorneys across several transactional teams, including Private Equity Transactions, IP Transactions, Private Funds, and Real Estate. -
HLS BFI – General Body Meeting
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join BFI for our first general body meeting of the year! We’ll share our Tropical Trek destination, upcoming programming, and opportunities to get involved! Poke will be served. -
Antitrust Association: Who Worked Where? And How Was it? Non-Big Law Edition
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join the HLS Antitrust Association leadership and peers to hear about their experiences in non-big law antitrust roles including with: State AG offices, the Federal Trade Commission, government, and plaintiff law firms. -
Building a Career in Cyber Law: A Prosecutor’s Perspective
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join OPIA for a community discussion with Wasserstein Fellow James Yoon, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, on building a career in public service at the intersection of law and technology. Speaking in his personal capacity, James will draw on his experience as a government lawyer to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and career paths available to lawyers interested in cyber law. James will share wisdom about entering the field of a rapidly evolving area of law and offer practical advice on building relevant skills and developing technical fluency without needing a computer science background. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below! Open only to the HLS community. -
Texas Market Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thinking about private practice in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or another Texas market? Learn about the Texas legal market from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the market. Join remotely via Zoom or RSVP to join us live for… -
Meet Morgan Lewis
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join WLA for a conversation with Morgan Lewis attorneys, Amy Maloney (Energy & Infrastructure Partner), Meghan McCarthy (Tax Partner), and Caroline Gillette (Litigation Associate) about their practice areas and life at Morgan Lewis. The conversation will conclude with an audience Q&A. -
LILtalks Presents: Who is Patent Disclosure For with Visiting Professor of Law Janet Freilich
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Patents are one of the world’s largest public libraries of technological information. Laws governing this library, however, focus on readers of individual patents, and do little to facilitate larger scale, aggregate use. This LIL talk will illustrate this point through theory and an empirical case study of pharmaceutical patents, while… -
Texas Market 1:1 Office Hours with Tim Regan (virtual)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sign up for a 20-minute meeting with Texas legal market headhunter, Tim Regan of ELR Legal Search to get your questions answered about the Texas legal market(s). Book a time here. Zoom link and info on a room to call from will be shared with confirmed RSVP’d attendees. -
Alumni in Residence with John McKenzie J.D. ’76 of Baker & McKenzie LLP
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
John McKenzie practiced international trade and corporate law at Baker & McKenzie for nearly five decades. Based in San Francisco, with assignments in Taipei and Caracas, he advised clients on international commercial transactions, export controls, anti-corruption, sanctions, anti-boycott regulations, import rules, and intellectual property protection. He also authored numerous legal publications. Click to register. -
Explore Allston Bike + Scooter Tour 🛴🗺️🚴♀️
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Come with us on a rolling tour across the river! Allston has tons of restaurants, coffee shops, murals, parks, and a sauna village! It is also home to Harvard Athletics, OFA’s Ceramics Program, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Art Film Visual Studies (AFVS), Harvard Business School (HBS)… -
Fall 2026 Byse Workshop: Democratizing Finance?
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Recurring
Democratizing Finance?: This workshop interrogates the competing visions of democracy that inform recent proposals to democratize the financial system and how finance and social governance interact more broadly. Each session explores how different financial institutions may be falling short of democratic ideals and what can be done about it. Led by…
October 9
Friday • 5 events
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JOLT Technology & IP Career Fair
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join JOLT’s IP and Technology Career Fair! We have over a dozen firms with specialties dealing in all things tech that would love to get to know you. Lunch provided!… -
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). -
Alumni in Residence with Paul Choi J.D. ’89 of Sidley Austin LLP
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Paul Choi is global co-leader of Sidley’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice, co-leader of its Public Company Advisory group, and a member of the Executive Committee. He advises public and private companies on M&A, corporate finance, securities, governance, takeovers, activism, and spinoffs. He previously clerked on the D.C. Circuit. Click to register. -
HLS BFI – Coffee Chat with James Yoon, Wasserstein Fellow
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join HLS BFI for a coffee chat with Wasserstein Fellow James Yoon, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section at the U.S. Department of Justice. Learn about federal cases involving ransomware, hacking, trade secret theft, and crypto crime. Tatte refreshments will be served!… -
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.