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“Section Committee has been so much fun, and it is a great source of personal fulfillment for me and my peers. It’s been heartwarming to…

Students who plan to request testing accommodations on the bar exam can familiarize themselves with the deadlines for the most common bar exam jurisdictions for HLS…

Below are the US jurisdictions’ bar admission websites.

Upcoming Exams & Deadlines You can begin the application process by visiting the NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, which contains information about deadlines…

Day 0, scheduled for August 25, 2026, is open to all incoming 1L students, but directed primarily toward students with no prior exposure to law…

Being Licensed in More Than One Jurisdiction and Choosing Which Bar Exam to Take Choosing Which Bar Exam to Take slides are from Fall…

About The BSA The BSAs are charged with providing several essential services to the Harvard Law School community: we serve as teaching assistants in the…

If you have questions regarding the Counseling and Mental Health Services offered to Harvard students, some of these answers might help point you in the…

Counseling and Mental Health Services Counseling and Mental Health Services offers Harvard students comprehensive outpatient care for a wide variety of mental health concerns, such…

The Dean of Students and Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging Office (DOS-CEEB) can provide support for a wide range of personal circumstances. The Registrar’s…

Student Government HLS Student Government supports Student Organizations and focuses on fostering community, and enhancing inclusion, health, and wellness across the student body. In addition,…

Your life at Harvard Law School unfolds within a major research university, giving you access to a world-class campus: unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theaters, enriching…

Welcome, incoming students! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to campus. 1L Orientation is mandatory for all incoming 1Ls and will occur on campus in…

Welcome, admitted students! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to campus. Please bookmark this page for the most up-to-date information on preparing for your arrival…

Hemenway Gymnasium Hemenway Gymnasium, located on the law school campus, is home to cardio equipment, strength training equipment, multi-purpose room, basketball court, and squash courts.

Watch past Commencement ceremonies…

1L Milestone Calendar Please Note: The 1L Milestone Calendar is a working template that provides general dates and guidance. It is intended as an outline…