Faculty and Related Academic Advising for LL.M.s
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Get the advice and support you need
For LL.M. students at Harvard Law School, there are many ways to find academic advising as you make your way through the program. During the school year, you’ll be able to take advantage of events and opportunities to engage with faculty and fellow students. You also have access to a network of advisors among the faculty as well as expert Graduate Program staff and Fellows.
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Faculty Advising Panels
HLS faculty members with diverse interests and expertise will speak to LL.M. students on topics such as how to:
- navigate the extensive course offerings at HLS
- prepare for class
- take advantage of opportunities for advanced work, clinical work, and courses elsewhere in the University
- maintain a good work/life balance through it all
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First Faculty Advising Panel
Tuesday, August 31
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Panelists: Gabriella Blum, Vicki Jackson, and Holger Spamann.
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Announcements of the first panel of 2021-2022 and additional panels with other members of the faculty during the Fall term will be emailed to the LL.M. listserv.
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Find a Paper Supervisor
Credit: Brooks Kraft
Writing a paper under the supervision of a faculty member is an excellent way to engage with a faculty member and garner academic and other advice from that professor. If you need guidance on finding a paper supervisor, please feel free to consult with senior members of the Graduate Program administration.
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Work as a Research Assistant
Working as a research assistant for a faculty member is another excellent way to engage with a faculty member and be exposed to cutting-edge research and/or advocacy. Research assistant opportunities are posted on the Administrative Updates page.
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Related Academic Advising
To help you navigate the extensive course offerings and find potential paper supervisors, senior members of the Graduate Program administration can provide specific guidance and recommendations. They are also available to meet with LL.M. students interested in pursuing an academic career and/or applying to the S.J.D. program.
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Graduate Program Fellows
Credit: Brooks Kraft
Another important source of academic advice is the network of Graduate Program Fellows – doctoral (S.J.D.) candidates who serve in various capacities such as LL.M. Advisors and LL.M. Writing Workshop Advisors.
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Law Teaching Colloquium
The Law Teaching Colloquium is a yearlong series of information sessions at which members of the HLS faculty discuss various aspects of law teaching. Announcements about Law Teaching Colloquium events will be made via email and also posted on the Law Teaching Colloquium page.
See a list of this year’s sessions and sessions from previous years