Connect with Admissions

Learn more about the law school admissions process and HLS community through our online resources and events this fall. See below to learn how you can connect with HLS, and be sure to register in advance where appropriate.

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Introduce Yourself

J.D. Admissions Events

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025

Law School Webinars
Explore Your Path to Law School
Join HLS, Texas Law, Tulsa Law, Yale Law & YLS NALSA for insights into the legal profession and application process. Register using the link below.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. ET
On-Campus Events
On-Campus Information Sessions
Join us in Cambridge this fall for one of our on-campus information sessions. Members of the J.D. admissions team will facilitate these events, which include an informational presentation, Harvard Law School campus tour, and time for Q&A. All On-Campus Information Sessions will run from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET. Register using the links below.
Can’t make it to Cambridge for a visit at one of the times above? Check out our self-guided campus tour and virtual campus tour.
Virtual Q&A Sessions
Join one of our virtual J.D. Admissions Q&A Sessions. These events offer the chance to have your questions answered directly by those who read your applications (that’s us!). Members of the J.D. Admissions team will spend 45 minutes answering your pre-submitted questions. Register using the links below.
Student Organization Gatherings

Harvard Law students are eager to connect with prospective students! Join one or more of our virtual gatherings hosted by all 21 of our affinity organizations. See a full list of events, or register using the links below.

All Student Organization Gatherings are online events.

Office Hours with La Alianza
Applying to law school can be tricky. Please join HLS’s student organization composed of students interested in issues affecting the Latine community, La Alianza, for a tips and advice session about applying to Harvard Law School.

Tuesday, April 8 at 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET

To view all upcoming office hours with La Alianza, visit this webpage.

Meet Christian Union & Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, November 12 at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Women’s Law Association (WLA)
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Armed Forces Association (AFA)
Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)
Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Catholic Law Student Association (CLSA)
Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA)
Wednesday, November 13 at 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET

Meet La Alianza
Thursday, November 14 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET

Meet the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA)
Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Meet First Class
Friday, November 15 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Harvard African Law Association (HALA)
Monday, November 18 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Harvard Law Latter-day Saints (HLLDS)
Monday, November 18 at 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Meet the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA)
Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Meet Lambda and Queer Trans People of Color (QTPOC)
Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Coalition of International Students for Global Affairs (CISGA)
Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET

Meet Tzedek
Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Meet the Disabled Law Students Association (DLSA)
Friday, November 22 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Student Experience Webinars
Are you curious to hear from current HLS students who share a background with you? From undergraduate location, school type, to work experience, we’re excited to offer this series of webinars featuring current students from a variety of geographic locations and educational backgrounds. Register using the links below.

General Student Experience Webinars
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
Applying to HLS. . .

from the West

representation from AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
- Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. ET
from the Southwest

representation from AZ, NM, OK, TX
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
from the Midwest

representation from IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
as International Students
- Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. ET
from the Southeast

representation from AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV
- Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
with Military Experience
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
from Community Colleges
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET
with an Interest in Education Law
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
Admissions Office Hours
Do you have a question about the application, or a quick admissions inquiry? Drop by and chat live with members of our team during our J.D. Admissions Office Hours.

Stop by at anytime, and stay as long as you like, during these live text-chat sessions. Register using the links below.
Forums, Fairs, and Conferences
Break Into Law Conference (Virtual)
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET
Service2School Vetlink Summit (In-Person)
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Boston Law Fair (In-Person)
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Atlanta LSAC Law School Forum (In-Person)
- Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
11th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo 2024 (In-Person)
- Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
LSAC Digital Law School Forum (Virtual)
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET
Boston LSAC Law School Forum (In-Person)
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
20th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair (In-Person)
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
NEBLSA Regional Convention (In-Person)
- February 8, 2025
Latina Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Conference (In-Person)
- February 8, 2025
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) Conference (In-Person)
- February 14–15, 2025
NBLSA Prelaw Symposium (In-Person)
- Friday, March 14, 2025
Joint Degree Events
Harvard Graduate Joint Degree Information Session

This event is designed for prospective applicants to learn more about Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School. Candidates with an interest in pursuing a joint degree between two of these schools are particularly encouraged to attend. The event will include an admissions panel followed by a fair to learn more about each graduate program. Register below.
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET (In-Person in Washington, D.C.)
JD/MBA Virtual Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the JD/MBA joint degree program. HLS and HBS admissions staff will provide an overview of the program and application process. A panel of students will share their experiences and answer questions.
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
HLS on the Road

The HLS J.D. Admissions team will be visiting college campuses across the United States this fall. See if we will be at your university and register using the link below:

HLS on the Road

Navigating Law School Admissions

After three seasons, we took Navigating Law School Admissions on the road during the fall of 2023. We had so much fun that we are doing it again! We are once again partnering with law firms to host live events in Miami, New York City, and Washington, DC.

We hope you can join us at one of these events. Register below.

Live Podcast Tour Dates
Live in Miami
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. ET
Live in New York
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Live in Washington D.C.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. ET

JDP and Transfer Admissions Events

Interested in participating in Junior Deferral Program (JDP) or Transfer application information sessions and events? Visit our program pages to learn more.

JDP Applicant Events

Transfer Applicant Events