Your life at Harvard Law School unfolds within a major research university, giving you access to a world-class campus: unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theaters, enriching extracurricular activities, and a wider community of diverse and engaged students.
But first, the basics!
HLS Campus
Get familiar with campus!
In the map below, HLS buildings are indicated in red. Other Harvard campus buildings are indicated in blue. Click the map to enlarge.
Many areas are limited to residential permit parking, especially around Boston. Before arriving, make sure to register your vehicle and apply for a parking permit.
The Event Management System (EMS), also known as MyRooms or the online room scheduling system, allows the HLS community to book rooms, order services, and publicize events on the HLS calendar. To reserve a room through the EMS system, visit the link above and login with your Harvard Key.
There are two private nursing rooms on the HLS campus, one in WCC B003 and one in Areeda 121. The University has over 45 nursing rooms campus-wide. All University-sponsored rooms have a hospital-grade Medela Symphony pump, for which you will need to provide your own Medela accessory kit. Please register here for access to the HLS and Harvard nursing rooms.
Fridges are available for student use in the following locations:
Student Org Workroom- WCC 2063
Student Journal Workroom- WCC 3048
Tunnels – Lewis Hall Exit
Microwaves
Microwaves are available for student use in the following locations:
Harkbox Cafe – WCC
Hark dining room – WCC
Student Org Workroom- WCC 2063
Student Journal Workroom- WCC 3048
Tunnels – Lewis Hall Exit
Lockers
Harvard Law School has a number of lockers lining the walls in the basement corridors that connect the main buildings on campus. They are self-selected on a first come, first served basis to law school students living off of the HLS campus proper (including students who live in North Hall, 1637 Mass Ave, 3/5 Mellen St). Students who live in law school dormitories on the HLS campus proper–specifically, Hastings Hall and Gropius Complex–are not eligible for lockers.
Locker Selection Details
Students (fully-enrolled JDs, LLMs, and SJDs) may reserve a new locker annually. Locker assignments do not roll over from year to year.
If you have selected a 2-person locker and would like to share it with another student, please make sure that the other student also self-selects into the same locker.
This process is self-managed through the HLS Housing Portal. The Dean of Students Office does not assign lockers to students on their behalf.
No Deadline: The selection process is rolling and there is no “deadline”. Students who do not have a locker may select a locker from the remaining inventory at any point during the academic year. After the “Locker Change Window” ends, new locker reservations are immediately final at the time of selection.
Locker Change Window: Locker selection will open at 11am on September 3rd. Students may select and then change their locker assignments until 5pm, September 9th. Afterwards, locker selections will be final and combinations will become available. Students without a locker assignment will still be able to select a locker at any point after this time, but it will no longer be possible to change the assignment as the locker combination will be immediately issued.
Locker assignment changes cannot be made after combinations are issued.
If you require a locker in a specific location because of a documented disability and are unable to select a locker that meets your needs in the available online inventory, please contact HLS Accessibility Services at accessibility@law.harvard.edu.
Locker Selection is Open!
Locker selection for all eligible students is now available on the HLS Housing Portal.
Locker selection will remain open until 5pm on Monday, September 9th, at which point requests will be finalized and combinations will be released. Students who do not select a locker prior to the 9th will still be able to do later, but please select carefully, as the combination will be issued immediately and it will not be possible to change the assignment after the combination is released.
Living on campus has tremendous benefits, one of which is access to Resident Advisors (RAs). HLS RAs are overseen by the Dean of Students office and are a valuable and irreplaceable part of our Housing and Residence Life Program. Our Resident Advisors are student leaders, community developers, maintenance reporters, and an all-around “go-to” person in your building or complex.
The oldest collegiate foodservice in America, Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) advances the mission of Harvard University through its multiple food and beverage venues on campus. HUDS nourishes and supports the students, faculty, staff and guests of Harvard by creating experiences that foster friendship, encourage learning, and cultivate community.
Dining locations
HLS offers two venues to meet the community’s dining needs (during the academic year):
The Harkness Dining Room is your dining destination for the heard of the day on the Harvard Law School campus, here with hearty and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack options, as well as a full-service espresso bar.
The Pub Grill is available for afternoon snacks and dinner Monday through Thursday.
For hours of operation and more details, please visit the HLS HUDS webpage.
Menus, dietary needs, and food allergies
The HUDS website is a valuable resource for all things food at HLS!
Below are a few selected resources to get you started.
It’s important to stay safe both on and off campus. At HLS, there are many different avenues for support should you ever find yourself in need of help.
Emergency Resources
Life-Threatening Emergency:
Call 617-495-1212 to reach HUPD. While you can also dial 911, HUPD is best equipped to direct EMS through campus and buildings.
Urgent Care:
HUHS Urgent Care can assist with non-life-threatening health emergencies. You can also call HUPD to request a medical transport and do not need to share the reason you need to seek medical attention.
The Dean of Students Office (DOS) offers guidance and support for any academic or personal concerns you may be struggling with and can direct you to any other resources available.
The Office for Gender Equity (OGE) is especially equipped to discuss concerns relating to equity and acceptance, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and relationship abuse.
Title IX protects you from sexual or gender-based harassment. Your HLS Program Officer can assist in finding options for you to feel empowered to raise concerns, ask for help, or learn about your options before making any decisions.
HLS CAMHS offers counseling, therapy, evaluations, and guidance on concerns interfering with work or relationships, including anxiety, depression, stress, crisis management, transitional issues, grief, and eating, substance, sexual, or relationship concerns.
If you have been a victim of stalking, harassment, sexual assault, rape, relationship abuse or violence, hate crimes, identity theft, or scams targeting international affiliates, HUPD has specially trained officers to guide you through a step-by-step process of exploring all available options.
