Student Voices
Pursuing a JD/MPP Joint Degree

I believe the learning and perspective I gained from participating in both programs made my time at Harvard significantly more fruitful. Without HKS, I do not think I would have gotten the deep dive into international relations that I was looking for, and without HLS, I wouldn’t be a lawyer who plans to (at least for now) tackle complex international problems in international courts of arbitration.
Coming to HLS with a Ph.D.

There are many paths to law school. Increasingly, people choose to take a year or two off before pursuing their law degree. Many choose to use those years to gain work experience in banking or consulting, others work for non-profits or in public service roles,… and some spend six years earning a Ph.D. in the humanities.
Where to Live: Proctoring and Tutoring

Last week, you learned about the HLS dorms. This week, we’re featuring a unique housing opportunity at HLS: serving as a residential advisor for undergraduate students at Harvard College. All residential advisors at Harvard College are graduate students, known as “proctors” for first-year students and “tutors” in the twelve undergraduate Houses (where sophomores, juniors, and seniors live).
Where to Live: The Resident Halls

Over the coming weeks, we’re going to feature some of the places you can live while you are at Harvard Law School. First up: the on-campus dorms. HLS dorm options include Hastings Hall (one- and two-bedrooms), North Hall (singles), the HLS Apartments houses, or the Gropius Complex (singles).
HLLDS Reflections: Visiting Utah and Finding Community at HLS

Current students Reiley and Katie traveled to Utah last month to meet with students at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Read about their trip, and their reflections on supporting Latter-day Saint women aspiring to Harvard Law School.
Getting to Know You: Sydney Hood

"Every time I speak with prospective HLS students, I offer the same piece of advice: look up every once in a while. It’s so easy to get completely caught up in reading, studying, journals, clubs, etc., but I think it’s vital to set all of that aside every once in a while and appreciate what an enormous privilege it is to be at HLS."
HALB’s Japan Trek: Leadership, Teamwork and “Don’t Ask, Won’t Get”

The Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) recently went to Tokyo, Japan on their third annual International Trek. We sat down with Ope Adebanjo '20, Genevieve Antono '21, Leo Ding '20, Elizabeth Ferrie '19 and Caroline Shinkle '20 to learn more about their trip.
Law and Technology at HLS

We spoke with 3L J.P. about his path to HLS, his passion for tech, and the law and technology resources available at Harvard Law.
My Favorite Student Practice Organization (SPO)

Rising 2L Sheridan Cunningham shares their perspective on working with the Prison Legal Assistance Program (PLAP), one of the Student Practice Organizations (SPOs) at HLS.
Is HLS Too Big?

Rising 2L Kenneth Pearson reflects on the size of Harvard Law School and how that impacted his first year experience.
Student Voices: Ashley Maiolatesi

Ashley Maiolatesi reflects on her experience transferring to HLS and jumping right into the public interest community.
The Transfer Process for Harvard Law Review

For another inside look at the transfer admissions process, we spoke with 2L James about joining the Harvard Law Review.
Student Tips for the Transfer Process
Considering applying to Harvard Law as a transfer student? We recently spoke with 3Ls Sophie and Matt to hear their advice for prospective transfer students.
Morehouse to Harvard: Law School Panel

"Morehouse surrounded me with role models who could point me down the paths I should take in order to chart my own path to HLS."
Reflections on Participation in HIRC

As I look back on my three years, my involvement with the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic (HIRC) has without a doubt been one of the most rewarding parts of my law school career.
The SEO Law Fellowship

At HLS we have a community of current students and alumni who have participated in the SEO Law Fellowship, a program that gives students of color the opportunity to work at a top law firm during the summer before law school.
From West Point to HLS

You wouldn’t know it from looking at them, but West Point and Harvard Law School have a good deal in common.
Moving to HLS

Here are some of the considerations I took into account when coming to HLS, and some of the awesome things I discovered about the Cambridge/Boston area since moving here.
Student Voices: Mitchell Santos Toledo

I still remember my first visit to Harvard, for Admitted Students Weekend, and the many factors I was considering when deciding between law schools. One of the most important was whether I’d feel comfortable at HLS.