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  • Ames Moot Court Competition Final Round 2024

    November 1, 2024

    Harvard Law School’s Ames Moot Court Competition is one of the nation’s most prestigious competitions for appellate brief writing and advocacy. Join this year’s finalists to…

  • Fall Fest

    October 9, 2024

    Join Student Government and DOS on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3-5:30pm on the Belinda Sutton Quadrangle for a Fall Festival complete with a bouncy obstacle…

  • Community Game Night Presented by DOS Join us for a night of tournament-style Family Feud! Apps and beverages provided Monday, November 4th 6-8pm Milstein East Sign up as a team or an individual!

    Community Game Night

    October 4, 2024

    Come on down! You’re invited to the Dean of Students Office’s Community Game Night! On Monday, November 4th from 6-8pm in Milstein East, DOS will host…

  • Poster for a back to school candy and crafts pop-up.

    Back to School Pop-Up

    September 27, 2024

    Can we pencil you in for some candy and crafts this afternoon? Stop by our Back to School Pop-Up in the WCC Game Room starting…

  • A cello and guitar player perform outside of a campus building in the fall.

    Jazz Night in Langdell Reading Room – A Celebration of the Re-Opening

    September 19, 2024

    A celebration of the re-opening of Langdell's Reading Room at HLS hosted by HLS student musicians Cosimo Fabrizio (JD 25) and Shaan Pandiri (JD 26) w/ cameo sit-ins by musically inclined faculty. Gain a deeper understanding of jazz through selected works and commentary

  • The Psychology of Financial Decision Making

    September 19, 2024

    The decisions we make with money are informed by many inputs, including our background, experience, and environment. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex…

  • Mind Over Matter: Mindful Strategies for Stress Resilience with Alum Sarah Stuart

    September 19, 2024

    This hands-on session is equally appropriate for beginners to mindfulness-based strategies and for experienced practitioners. Participants will come away with a clear understanding of mindfulness,…

  • A Pathway to Lawyer Wellbeing

    September 19, 2024

    Sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association, the SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Harvard Law School is excited to present A…

  • Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office

    September 12, 2024

    Peter O’Meara from the Harvard International Office will hold drop-in office hours in the OPIA suite to offer quick consults and answers questions about travel and work authorization as an international student. No need for an appointment; students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 1L Section Social Committee Training

    September 10, 2024

    Calling all 1Ls! HLS is our community, and the Section Social Committee is the conduit. Join DOS on Wednesday, 9/11,  at 12:30 in WCC 3018…

  • Free Bike Tune Ups with NEMO

    September 9, 2024

    Join ‘The Well’ and NEMO bike repair on Kumble Plaza (directly outside of the WCC Student Center Entrance and across from the stairs and ramp…

  • Wellness Refresh Week

    September 9, 2024

    Visit our campus partners to learn more about health and well-being resources at HLS and University-wide. Monday, September 16 Harvard Ombuds Office The Office for…

  • Spouses, Partners, and Kids Welcome Social

    September 9, 2024

    Join DOS and The Graduate Program for a welcome back BBQ. This event is open to all spouses, partners and children of current HLS students.

  • Section Social Committee

    June 27, 2024

    “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…

  • Late Night Breakfast

    April 19, 2024

    Visit the Hark on Monday, April 22 from 8pm – 10pm, to kick off Reading Period with the ultimate study break, Late Night Breakfast! Open…

  • Bar Exam Accommodation Information

    March 13, 2024

    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…

  • Spring Break “Staycation”

    March 8, 2024

    Spring Break is here! For those of you staying local, whether you like to explore Cambridge, relax, discover more of Boston, or check out surrounding…

  • Bar Exam: State Websites

    February 14, 2024

    Below are the US jurisdictions’ bar admission websites.

  • HLS Housing Resident Advisor Info Lunch

    January 30, 2024

    Are you interested in becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) in the HLS Residence Halls? Join us for an informational lunch to hear more about the…

  • DC Bar Exam & Application Process

    January 26, 2024

    Information session on the DC Bar Exam and admission process.

  • Massachusetts Bar Exam & Application Process

    January 26, 2024

    Information session on the Massachusetts Bar Exam and admission process.