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Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Fall 2021: August 27, 2021 (midnight)
Winter 2022: October 29, 2021 (midnight)
Spring 2022: January 21, 2022 (midnight)
Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply
Gather Your Forms
Incomplete applications will not be considered until all of the necessary forms are submitted. Projects submitted after the deadline will also not be considered.
You will need to attach the following forms to the online application:
- Faculty Sponsor Form (Signed by faculty member)
- Supervising Attorney Form (Signed by supervising attorney)
- Project description and paper topic
- Student Responsibilities Form (Independent Clinicals only)
- Resume (Independent Clinicals only)
- HLS Unofficial Transcript (Independent Clinicals only)
- Assumption of Risk and General Release Form
Domestic: Assumption of Risk and General Release Form – If work is done is within the U.S. but outside of the Greater Boston area (outside of 495)
International: Assumption of Risk and General Release Form – If work is done abroad
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
If you are an HLAB student you must also submit the HLAB Supplemental Approval Form.
Human Subjects Research
If your independent clinical project involves human subject research please review the Guidelines from the Committee on the Use of Human Subjects. Research is broadly defined, and it is essential to determine the need for review by the Committee well in advance of the due date, as seeking necessary approvals can be very time consuming. The Law School liaison at the Committee can assist the student to determine whether the project requires review, and assist with the committee process.
Submit Application
Once you have all of your forms