Graduate Program

All LL.M. students are required to pay their tuition for the entire academic year and mandatory fall term fees (less any amounts that will be…

Please join the Graduate Program for a selection of web-based advising presentations and discussions, on topics related to course selection and life at HLS. There…

General I tried logging into HELIOS and was denied access. Why? The course registration functions are not yet available. You will be able to access the…

Course Selection Tips Plan with the entire academic year in mind Think about how best to balance your course load over the entire year. In…

The information below is for review by members of the incoming LL.M. Class of 2023 only, and only within the confines of the Admitted Students/Course…

Course Selection Definitions and Phases Phase 1 is for Legal Profession courses.  Phase 2 is for “Multi-section” courses and other Elective courses.  Here is an…

Certain courses in the 2022-2023 curriculum require written permission (and/or other specific procedures) from the instructor for enrollment and are not available in HELIOS. Where…

Clinical programs represent the nexus of theory and practice, offering a unique opportunity for students to learn and practice legal skills under the supervision of…

Certain courses being offered in the 2022-2023 academic year have prerequisites and co-requisites. These courses are known as Courses with Prerequisites; a prerequisite is the course that must…

Harvard Law School offers a rich, diverse, and engaging curriculum. Each course has a fixed enrollment limit, and many courses attract more students than can…

Many of us took a combination of courses, seminars, and reading groups throughout the year and found that the learning experiences differed in each. For…

Winter Term Writing Program Late in the fall term, students who are writing a paper worth two (2) or more writing credits will be able…

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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION BEYOND LL.M. RECIPIENT Information below is subject to change: COURSE TITLEFACULTYCREDITSTERMDAYSSTART TIMEEND TIMECivil ProcedureCampos, Sergio J.4.00FM,…

As LL.M. students, you may petition to “cross‑register” for up to 6 HLS-equivalent credits in graduate-level courses outside the Law School.  Cross-registration petitions are subject…

Below is a list of all courses being offered in multiple sections during the 2022-2023 academic year. These courses will all be available for preferencing…

Most of the following dates are specific to course selection, course registration, or other academic deadlines. Please read carefully.  Dates marked with “*” are nonacademic…

Graduate Program Administration Useful Harvard Contact Information Department Directory 2022-2023…

Harvard Law School Housing
(Harvard Law School Residence Halls)
Holmes Hall
18 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Email: housing@law.harvard.edu
https://hls.harvard.edu/housing/Harvard University Housing
(Harvard-owned Housing in Cambridge)
Smith Campus Center
1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 807
Cambridge, MA…

Harvard students have access to a full range of medical care and services. Before you can register as a student at Harvard, however, you must…

While the Student Health Insurance Plan portion of your insurance will cover one routine eye exam for purposes of an eyeglass prescription, further exams and…

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit the online LL.M. Visa Request and Source of Support Form (the “Source…

Arrival and Orientation Review information on move-in, administrative clearance, and check-in procedures.   Read more here. Connections on…

HLS Housing Application Timeline Online Application Opens: Tuesday, May 2 Online Application Closes: Monday, May 8 Lottery Assignment Announced: Friday, May 12 Room Selection Opens:…

Take the Housing Quiz Incoming Harvard Law students have access to a variety of housing options, including HLS Residence Halls, Harvard University Housing,…

The following pages include information regarding tuition and mandatory fees for 2023-2024, a budget of estimated expenses for the academic year, and an overview of…

Each year, a number of students who enter the Harvard Law School LL.M. program express interest(1) in taking the New York Bar Examination after they have received…

Please confirm your access to this site by submitting the Required Confirmation Form Congratulations on your admission to Harvard Law School! The pool…

Typing and computer proficiency are more important than many of us realized before we got here. If you are not yet comfortable taking notes and…

At HLS, there is an incredible list of alluring courses; you may feel inclined to take nearly everything and may feel overwhelmed in the process.

You will receive much more information about courses in June. For now, you can check out the Course Catalog online. Starting with Orientation and…

Course Selection 2023-2024 Course CatalogAcademic Calendar In addition to the listings currently found in the Catalog, there will be two courses–An Introduction to…

Harvard Law School features over 100 student organizations ranging from affinity groups to service organizations to sports clubs and more. You can find a full…

Dear Prospective LL.M. Students: On behalf of the Harvard Law School Library and its staff, congratulations on your acceptance into the Harvard LL.M. program! Our…

Dear LL.M. Candidate, On behalf of students in Harvard Law School’s S.J.D. program (the Law School’s Doctoral program), welcome to HLS. Congratulations on your admission!…

To the LL.M. Members of the Class of 2024: Congratulations on your admission to Harvard Law School! We look forward to working with you during…

Dear LL.M. Class of 2024, Congratulations and welcome to Harvard Law School! We know how surreal this sounds, so go ahead and read it again.

Source of Support Form Deadline: May 31, 2023 All international students must complete and submit the online LL.M. Visa Request and Source of Support…

International Students All international students (including students whose visas are not sponsored by Harvard) must register with the Harvard International Office (HIO) as soon as possible…

Meals The Law School’s Caspersen Student Center houses several dining options for students during the academic year: The Harkness Dining Room, a full-service cafeteria that…

Email/Listserv You have received your credentials for your HarvardKey as well as your personal Harvard Law School email account (referred to as your HLS ‘Me’…

LL.M.-J.D. Student Matching Program The Graduate Program sponsors an informal Student Matching Program in which J.D. (Juris Doctor) students sign up to be matched with…

Graduate Program Orientation Monday, August 14, 2023 HLS Residence Halls open for move-in Clearance and Orientation for LL.M. students begin Tuesday, August 15 through Friday,…

Shipping your belongings door-to-door will save you some time with customs, but will be more expensive. The least expensive way to send belongings will be…

Orientation will be a very hectic, but very exciting, time. While orientation can be tiring, it is the best time to get to know your…

Housing Quiz Assess your options and preferences by taking the Housing Quiz. Terms and Conditions No matter what type of housing you select,…

There are a number of off-campus housing options available through the Harvard University Housing Office (“HUH”) or on the independent market. HUH maintains approximately 3,000 apartments…

These apartments are available to all staff and students of all the various Harvard schools, so one’s neighbors wouldn’t necessarily be law students.  The apartments…

Here is a very quick summary of each Residence Hall: The rooms in Gropius are very small, and although some rooms in Gropius have been…

When choosing your accommodations, evaluate how important it is for you to live in a place that is 100% comfortable. If you do not care…