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.
If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact HLS Accessibility Services at accessibility@law.harvard.edu in advance of the event.
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Recruitment Events
Recruitment Events
- Virtual Q&As with Admissions
- Forums, Fairs, and Conferences
- On-Campus Information Sessions
- HLS on the Road
Virtual Q&As with Admissions
Admissions Q&A
Join one of our Q&A webinar 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. For a broad overview of HLS and the admissions process, we recommend that participants view our recorded J.D. Admissions Information Session prior to joining a Q&A event. Register below.
- Thursday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, September 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, December 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Small Group Admissions Q&A
We will 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.
Forums, Fairs, and Conferences
Virtual
LSAC Digital Law School Forum
In-Person
Boston Law Fair
Boston LSAC Law School Forum
National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair
- Saturday, November 12
On-Campus Information Sessions
On-Campus Information Sessions
Join us in Cambridge for one of our on-campus information sessions this fall. These events are facilitated by members of the admissions team and include an informational presentation, Harvard Law School campus tour, and time for Q&A. Register below.
- Friday, August 19 at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET (Registration Forthcoming)
- Friday, September 23 at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET (Registration Forthcoming)
- Friday, November 18 at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET (Registration Forthcoming)
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.
HLS on the Road
HLS on the Road
The HLS J.D. Admissions team is planning to visit college campuses across the United States this fall. Check back later this summer to see if we will be visiting your college or university.
Podcast & Info Session
Navigating Law School Admissions Podcast
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.
Listen
J.D. Admissions Information Session
This presentation covers the highlights of the J.D. program at Harvard Law School, including the deep and broad intellectual opportunities and the closely connected community of students, scholars, and faculty members. The session also touches on the first-year experience and mentoring resources, the robust clinical and experiential learning options, and the vibrant ecosystem of student organizations and co-curricular activities. It concludes with a brief overview of the application process and timeline.
WatchVirtual 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.
Keep Exploring
Keep Exploring
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Queer Students Celebrate Spiritual Community at HLS
Rising 3Ls Jess and Gabe reflect on their path to Harvard Law School, and on the queer spirituality community they have worked to grow on campus.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Advice About Transferring After the 1L Year
Assistant Dean for Admissions Kristi Jobson joined a virtual panel with current student Susan and HLS alum Paras (both transferred to HLS after their 1L year) to discuss the considerations that many law students face when deciding to transfer law schools.
Choosing to Transfer to HLS
Susan, a rising 3L who joined HLS after 1L year, reflects on the considerations she grappled with before ultimately choosing to transfer law schools, and on the meaningful opportunities she has found here.