Departments
Clinical and Pro Bono Programs
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Can a prosecutor be progressive? A talk with Rachael Rollins, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
March 13, 2023
Join U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins in a discussion with Professor David Wilkins, “Can a prosecutor be progressive?” Students will have the opportunity to engage in…
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Clinical Program Open House and Academic Advising Fair
February 23, 2023
Please join us for the clinical program open house and academic advising fair. Clinical faculty and students from our in-house and externship clinics will host…
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Academic Advising Appointments for Students
February 21, 2023
On this page, students can find information for booking appointments with each of the HLS Offices that offer individual advising. Upcoming Events There are no…
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Which clinic is right for you?
February 19, 2023
With 38 clinics and 11 SPOs to choose from, you may be wondering which clinic will meet your academic and experiential learning goals. Learn more…
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Language Access Program
December 13, 2022
Harvard Law School is seeking foreign language speakers to interpret with clients in our Clinical Programs. At legal clinic offices on-campus…
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Spring 2023 Clinics – There is Still a Chance to Participate!
December 5, 2022
The drop deadline has now passed for all spring clinic, but the clinics below still have a handful of openings available. Open seats will be…
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Pro Bono Week 2022
October 13, 2022
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service launched the National Celebration of Pro Bono in 2009, and every October legal…
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Winter and Spring Term 2023 Opportunities with the Making Rights Real: The Ghana Project Clinic
October 6, 2022
Students who are accepted into the clinic can enroll for both winter and spring terms or spring-only. Winter term clinical students will travel to…
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Supreme Court Litigation Clinic
September 7, 2022
In the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, students have the opportunity to gain experience in Supreme Court- and appellate-level litigation through involvement in pending cases. Students…
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Fall 2022 Clinics with Open Seats
August 25, 2022
The general drop deadline for most Fall 2022 clinics was August 12, 2022 (although some fall clinics have even earlier drop deadlines). However, there are…
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Find a Pro Bono Placement or Internship
August 12, 2022
Discrete pro bono projects and internships/externships are posted on this page. You can research public interest organizations in the Public Service Org Search section of …
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Pro Bono Resources
August 12, 2022
To discuss pro bono opportunities and find a placement, HLS students should schedule an advising appointment with OCP Associate Director Lee Mestre. Law Firm…
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For Attorneys and Supervisors
August 12, 2022
How can I work with HLS students? Your organization may work with HLS students during the school year either by offering a pro bono placement…
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Clinical Law Practice Management
August 12, 2022
ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools Program on Legal Education — See Chapter 3: Program on Legal Education HLS Clinical Confidentiality Policy…
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Clinical Student Practice Guidelines
August 12, 2022
Ethics Training for Clinical and SPO Students Ethics training is mandatory for all clinical & SPO students. In the fall, winter, and spring, the Office of…
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Teaching Resources and Professional Development
August 11, 2022
2023-2024 Clinical Learning and Development Series November 27, 2023: AI and Clinical Teaching Chris Bavitz facilitated a conversation with clinicians about how artificial intelligence technologies…
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Records Management
August 11, 2022
Records Management File Retention Policies HLS Case File Retention Policy August 2022 Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.15A:…
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Harvard University and HLS Policies
August 11, 2022
Harvard University and HLS Policies Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) HLS Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) — via the HLS…
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Clinical Human Resources Forms
August 11, 2022
Facilities Forms Department, Faculty & Staff Key Request Form (Word) — Submit this form to Facilities if keys are needed, signed by the clinic director. Staff Directory…
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Clinical Travel Funding
August 11, 2022
Students traveling abroad for a winter independent clinical project should apply for a Winter Term International Travel Grant through International Legal Studies. Local Travel to Clinical Placements Reasonable…