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2021 Junior Deferral Program Cycle Overview

January 13, 2021
Over the last two years, we have attempted to demystify the application process by releasing the dates for each application cycle early. With that in mind, we wanted to share the important dates and deadlines for the upcoming Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application timeline.
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JDP Reflections: Ethan’s Path to HLS

July 2, 2020
Ethan Oak was admitted to HLS via the Junior Deferral Program (JDP). In this post, he shares his unique path to law school, his plans for his deferral period, and some words of encouragement for future applicants. 
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Reflections for Junior Deferral Program Applicants

June 1, 2020
We are one month away from the Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application deadline on July 1. Here are a few thoughts and reflections from the members of the JDP Committee about what they value in JDP applicants.
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Junior Deferral Program Updates

March 18, 2020
One thing I have learned in over half a decade working in higher education: our schools, our classes, and our communities are not separate from or immune to what goes on in the wider world.
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JDP Reflections: What you can’t learn at HLS

May 13, 2019
In this post, Junior Deferral Program student Faith Jackson reflects on what she learned from her time during her two-year deferral.
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JDP Reflections: Exploring a different form of client service before law school

April 22, 2019
We invited Christopher Cruz (Junior Deferral Program Class of 2022) to share a few reflections on his time in the Junior Deferral Program.
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Junior Deferral Program: Meet the Committee

April 8, 2019
Members of the Junior Deferral Program admissions committee share their thoughts on some of the most frequently asked questions about JDP.
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JDP Application Tips II

March 25, 2019
Here are some more tips from Junior Deferral Program (JDP) students from Boston University, Berkeley, Penn, and Harvard College.
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JDP Application Tips I

March 4, 2019
We invited some of our recent Junior Deferral Program (JDP) students to share their advice on the application process with you.
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Reapplying after JDP

October 29, 2018
If you are considering reapplying to Harvard Law School after applying to the Junior Deferral Program, here are a few thoughts from the admissions committee to help you think through your options.
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