Connect with Admissions

This fall, we are pleased to offer a number of virtual opportunities to engage with the J.D. Admissions Office. You will find below a variety 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 Programming

Information Sessions

Forum Events

Law Admissions Workshop Series

Joint Degree Events

Student Series

Information Sessions

J.D. Application Overview and Q&A
Join admissions team members for a general overview of the application requirements and a discussion of common concerns that candidates face during the application process. The majority of each session will be an open Q&A with attendees. Please register by clicking the links below.

Unpacking the Application and Q&A
Tune in to for a deep dive into each part of the J.D. application with members of the admissions team. Each session will offer a broad overview of the application process, and a more focused discussion on a few specific application elements. The majority of each session will be an open Q&A with attendees. Please register by clicking the links below.

Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Focus on: Personal Statement, Optional Statement
Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Focus on: Transcripts, Test Scores
Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Focus on: Resume, Letters of Recommendation

Junior Deferral Program (JDP) Information Sessions
Join admissions team members for a general overview of the application requirements and a discussion of common concerns that candidates face during the Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application process. The majority of each session will be an open Q&A with attendees. Please register using the links below.

Forum Events

LSAC Digital Law School Forums are a free opportunity to virtually meet with admissions representatives from HLS (and from 100+ other law schools). Register via the links below.

HBCU Pre-Law Summit

Thursday, September 24 – 27, 2020

LatinoJustice Law Day

Sunday, October 18, 2020

National Black Pre-Law Conference

Thursday, November 12 – 15, 2020

The Leadership Brainery National Impact Summit

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Latina Empowerment & Development (LEAD) Conference

January 15 – 17, 2021

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.

All events will be held via Zoom and registrants will receive event links in advance of the workshops. Registration is required.

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.

Student Series

Meet La Alianza
Members of La Alianza, as well as an admissions officer from the J.D. Admissions Office, will answer questions about the application process, the Latinx community, and life at HLS. Please register using the link below.

Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Black Law Students Association (BLSA) HBCU College Tour
This event, designed for prospective applicants who attended a HBCU, will feature a panel discussion and small breakout sessions, and will allow attendees to speak with HLS Admissions and members of Harvard BLSA. Please register by October 15.

Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Black Law Students Association (BLSA) College Tour: Region Roll Call
This event, featuring a panel discussion and small breakout sessions, will allow prospective students to speak with the J.D. Admissions Office and members of Harvard BLSA. Current HLS students will share their path to Harvard Law School and experiences as a student. Please register by October 28.

Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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.

Monday, November 9 – November 10, 2020

Meet the Women’s Law Association (WLA)
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.

Monday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Prospective Students of Color Series
This virtual event series will be co-sponsored by the Harvard Law School Student Government Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The series will provide opportunities to learn more about Harvard Law School from the J.D. Admissions Office, current students, and more voices from the HLS community. Please register using the link below.

Monday, November 16 – November 17, 2020

Women’s Law Association (WLA) Hangout
Join members of the HLS Women’s Law Association (WLA) for a casual discussion on HLS, law school, and the WLA community. Please register for only one “hangout” event.

More coming soon!

Podcast: Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi

Miriam Ingber (Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Assistant Dean for Admissions at Harvard Law School) provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source. They will be joined by guest stars from other law schools to discuss application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more.

Episodes of Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi will be released beginning in mid-August and every two weeks through November.

HLS Library Tour

Two HLS 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.

HLS Photo Tour

The main Harvard Law School campus consists of 19 buildings and is located on the northwest corner of Harvard Yard in Cambridge. Additional law school buildings can be found in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood in Boston. Learn more about our buildings, residence halls, and their history below.

HLS Photo Tour

Virtual Historical Tour of Harvard University

The Harvard University Visitor Center is offering a Virtual Historical Tour of Harvard. This virtual student-led tour of Harvard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the undergraduate student’s individual experience. The virtual historical tour showcases never-before-seen images of Harvard and its legacy in modern and historical times. Tours are conducted via Zoom and registration must be made in advance.

Register Here