Welcome New Employees
Welcome to Harvard Law School!
Here at Harvard Law School you have access to world class resources designed to help you thrive in your career. As you settle in to your new role, you have many resources available to you. We’ve created this page to support your needs as an employee and highlight key opportunities available to you at HLS.
Getting Started
Starting a new job is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many awesome opportunities available, and you might not know where to begin. This first section provides links to the important steps you will need to take to get started as an HLS employee. We’ve provided you with a timeline of what to do during your first days at HLS, instructions on how to get here, and a link to our benefits page to help you navigate the total rewards of being a Harvard employee. New employees have 30 days from their date of hire to select their benefit elections.
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Welcome Message
Meet Dean ManningWelcome Message
We're so excited you are part of the HLS community! Check out this welcome message from Dean John Manning.Meet Dean Manning -
Your First Days at HLS
Get startedYour First Days at HLS
Refer to this checklist designed to help you successfully navigate through your first few days in your new HLS position.Get started -
Orientation & Transportation
Sign up to attend a Harvard University new hire orientation and learn more about Harvard's many commuting options.Orientation & Transportation
The University new hire orientation is designed to introduce you to important resources and fellow new hires. Vendor representatives for a variety of benefits options will be there to answer your questions.Sign up to attend a Harvard University new hire orientation and learn more about Harvard's many commuting options. -
Benefits
New hires have 30 days to select their benefits elections through the new hire tile in PeopleSoftBenefits
Explore our benefits’ videos, online tools, and learn about all of the benefits that come with working at HarvardNew hires have 30 days to select their benefits elections through the new hire tile in PeopleSoft -
Learning & Development
See opportunities to growLearning & Development
At HLS, the students aren't the only ones who have access to a high caliber education. As an institution of higher learning, we encourage our employees to take advantage of development and growth opportunities available to them.See opportunities to grow -
Community Activities & Programs
Be a part of HLSCommunity Activities & Programs
We encourage our employees to be an active contributor in both their department and the Law School as a whole. Together, we make HLS a vibrant and exciting place to work. Be sure to join us for the variety of events open to our staff and learn how we celebrate all the wonderful members of our community!Be a part of HLS