Graduate Program

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…

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…

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…

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…

U.S. laws have made it difficult for individuals to open bank accounts in the United States without a personal appearance at the bank. The Harvard…

If you wish to have a part-time job and are prepared to work 6-8 hours per week in Cambridge during the school year, you can…

Effective August 1, 2023-July 31, 2024 Updated January 26, 2023 The Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) has two parts that work together. HUHS Student…

Funding your LL.M. Budget, Financial Aid, and Billing Information Congratulations on your admission to the LL.M. program at Harvard Law School! The following includes information…

2023-2024 The Graduate Program is pleased to sponsor an informal LL.M.-J.D. Student Matching Program. Participating students connect with each other across degree programs, providing a…

Incoming students receive official Harvard University ID (HUID) Card shortly after arrival on campus, following completion of mandatory check-in procedures. The HUID Card – which includes a photograph – …

Access the HUHS Patient Portal and Verify your Information Required Medical Forms and Information *Required forms are also available for download at https://huhs.harvard.edu/patients-and-visitors/medical-records-and-immunizations/immunization-compliance/non-healthcare-programs/ Special Notes…

The standard of spoken English varies widely among LL.M.s. Most LL.M.s come from non-English speaking countries, so they will improve rapidly with practice after you…

The academic environment at Harvard Law School is intense and students often report to us that they were surprised to find that the pace of…