Graduate Program

As an incoming student, you are eligible to apply for HLS On-Campus Housing. On-Campus Housing includes a number of dormitory-style buildings referred to as “Residence…

The application deadlines are fast approaching, so please do not delay in moving forward with your housing preferences. It is common for students to apply…

The following pages include information regarding tuition and mandatory fees for 2025-2026, a budget of estimated expenses for the academic year, and an overview of…

Each year, a number of incoming Harvard Law School LL.M. students express interest(1) in taking the New York Bar Examination. Seeking admittance to the New York Bar…

The Admitted LL.M. Students Website contains information about financial aid and billing, housing, visa considerations, health requirements, and life and academics at HLS. We will…

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 A lot more information about degree requirements and selecting courses for 2025-2026 will be coming your way in June. Until then, please keep…

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 entire Harvard Law School Library team, it is my honor to congratulate you on your acceptance into…

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. As recent LL.M. students…

To the LL.M. Members of the Class of 2026: Congratulations on your admission to Harvard Law School! We look forward to working with you during…

Dear LL.M. Class of 2026, Congratulations and welcome to Harvard Law School! We know how surreal this sounds, so go ahead and read it again.

Source of Support Form Visas We expect to start processing immigration status sponsorship materials in early April. Though we will do our best to process…

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’…

Mentoring and Advising Harvard LL.M. students benefit from a robust network of advising and mentorship resources. For example, Student Organizations Harvard Law School has more…

Arrival Administrative Clearance Check-In Procedures All incoming LL.M. students are required to complete Administrative Clearance procedures in August. Many of these procedures must be completed…

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…