Connect with Admissions
Although in-person learning resumed at Harvard Law School in Fall Term 2021, the J.D. Admissions Office will continue to offer only virtual recruitment opportunities in the year ahead. While we are unable to welcome visitors to HLS at this time, we are pleased to offer a suite of online resources that delve into the admission process and the HLS experience. Please be sure to register in advance where appropriate.
If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact HLS Accessibility Services in the Dean of Students Office at accessibility@law.harvard.edu, or 617-495-1880 in advance of the event.
We look forward to meeting you virtually this fall!
Virtual Events
Virtual Events
- Admissions Q&A
- Forum Events and Conferences
- Law Admissions Workshop Series
- Student Series
- Joint Degree Events
Admissions Q&A
Admissions Q&A
Join one of our live Q&A sessions. These events offer the chance to have your questions answered directly by those who read your applications (that’s us!). To ensure we are able to respond to as many questions as possible, and for a broad overview of HLS and the admissions process, we recommend that participants view our recorded information session prior to joining a Q&A event. Please register using the links below.
- Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, October 14 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, December 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Small Group Admissions Q&A
We are pleased to consider requests to connect directly with your university, club, society, or organization via a small group virtual Q&A session. Before submitting a request to schedule a small group Q&A, please consider joining one of our our regularly-scheduled, public admissions Q&A sessions, which will mirror these small group sessions in format and content.
Forum Events and Conferences
LSAC Digital Law School Forums are a free opportunity to virtually meet with admissions representatives from HLS (and from 100+ other law schools). Register using the link(s) below.
- Friday, September 10, 2021 at 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
VetLink College Fair is an opportunity for veterans to explore top-tier colleges and universities. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives. Register using the link below.
The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo is for HBCU students and alumni interested in attending law school and becoming lawyers. Register using the link below.
The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event created especially for aspiring Black lawyers. Register using the link below.
Law Admissions Workshop Series
Hosted by a group of leading law schools, L.A.W.S. events are focused on providing prospective applicants with information about legal education, the legal profession, and preparing for the process of applying to law school. Admissions Deans from participating schools will participate in a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. After the panels, representatives from each of the participating schools will be available for additional information and discussion during individual breakout sessions. Please register for only one of the below dates.
Student Series
Harvard Black Law Students Association (BLSA) College Tour
We invite you to attend the Black Law Students Association 2nd Annual College Tour! The two-part virtual tour, featuring a panel discussion and small breakout sessions, will allow you to speak with HLS Admissions and Harvard Law students. We want to share some of our experiences at Harvard Law School and some of the strategies that worked for us during the admissions process. It is also a great opportunity to get to know HBLSA and build connections as you begin your legal career
BLSA College Tour: HBCU Night
This this session is designed for students who currently attend or have graduated from an HBCU and many of the panelists for this session are HBCU grads. Please register in advance using the link below.
BLSA College Tour: Regional Roll Call
This session is open to students and alumni from all colleges/universities. Please register in advance using the link below.
Military Prospective Student Series
This event will be co-sponsored by the Harvard Law Armed Forces Association and is designed for prospective students who are current and former members of the armed forces. Please register using the link below.
Meet the HLS Women’s Law Association
Join members of the HLS Women’s Law Association (WLA) to learn more about HLS, and how the WLA works to build a supportive community for women of all backgrounds at HLS and beyond. Please register using the link below.
Current Student Panel
Current Harvard Law students answer your questions and share insight into their experience at HLS. Please register using the link below.
Meet MELSA
Join current members of the HLS Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA) to learn more about HLS, meet other MENA (Middle Eastern & North African) prospective applicants, and chat with current HLS students. Please register using the link below.
Meet First Class
Join members of the Harvard Law School First Class to learn more about HLS, and the community of first generation college students and low income students at Harvard Law School. Please register using the link below.
Joint Degree Events
Harvard Graduate Joint Degree Virtual Event
These events are designed for prospective applicants to learn more about Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Law School, as well as the joint degrees offered between our programs. During the second half of each event, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from joint degree students from your preferred school.
Recorded Information Session
Recorded Information Session
View our recorded information session for an overview of the HLS experience, and to hear details of the J.D. application process.
Virtual Tours
HLS Library Tour
Librarians take you on a tour of beautiful Langdell Hall and share information on the resources available at the HLS Library. You may also enjoy this 360-degree virtual tour of Widener Library in Harvard Yard.
WatchHLS Campus Tour
Home to historic buildings and the world’s largest academic law library, the Harvard Law School campus is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. We hope you enjoy this brief virtual tour.
WatchAn Intro to HLS
Located in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Law School offers its students a challenging, supportive atmosphere and access to its unmatched array of course and academic offerings, a global alumni network and a bustling campus life.
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