Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (OCP)
Wasserstein Hall, Suite 3085
6 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Clinics give students hands-on legal experience under the supervision of attorneys. With clinical placements in-house and at organizations across the country, and the opportunity for students to create their own independent placements, HLS students participate in more clinical placements than any law school in the world.
Clinics are open to 2L, 3L, and LL.M. students. Each clinic is tied to a classroom component: students receive clinical credit for their legal practice in clinics and academic credit for the course component. In addition, most clinics allow students to fulfill HLS’s 50 hours pro bono graduation requirement.
Animal Law & Policy Clinic student Valerie McCarthy'26 reflects on how humans treat animals and what the moral, ethical, and legal implications of such treatment are.
December 2, 2024
Penny, a 3 year-old beagle, visited Harvard Law School to meet Mary Hollingsworth, director of the Animal Law & Policy Clinic, whose work led to her release from an inhumane research facility.
November 25, 2024
"As society continues to progress digitally and technologically, I firmly believe that resources like the Cyberlaw Clinic will redefine the way we approach internet law - making it more possible for individuals to engage with technology in a safe, positive way."
November 22, 2024
HLS students mix legal insights with music industry at Mondo NYC Conference.
November 19, 2024
The Judicial Process in Trial Courts Clinic student is deeply committed to democracy in the United States after witnessing state-controlled government in China.
November 12, 2024
The Series provides an annual forum at HLS recognizing leading figures in the veterans’ community, raising awareness about the needs of veterans, and sparking discussion about the public policies.
November 12, 2024
The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (OCP) offers students the opportunity to conduct pro bono work during spring break through organized group trips and projects with legal organizations in the Boston area and across the United States. Legal work time is eligible for HLS pro bono credit. There are two trips for March 2025
November 7, 2024
