International Legal Studies

Join ILS staff and classmates who have lived, worked or studied abroad for a coffee, tea and snack break and informal networking among students interested…

These documents provide additional information about resources and requirements for students traveling abroad during winter term. International Travel Preparation and Safety for HLS Students…

A talk by Helena Alviar García S.J.D. ’01, Professor, Sciences Po Law School

Come meet Rui Guo S.J.D. ’13, Associate Professor, Renmin Law School, Beijing, and Visiting Scholar, East Asian Legal Studies, and learn more about spending a…

The COVID crisis has shown that ethical and effective uses of data and increased sharing of data can save lives and can be critical for…

HLS students who undertake a Chayes International Public Service Fellowship or spend a semester studying law abroad provide an evaluation that describes the…

Come talk with recent Chayes Fellows and ILS staff about potential placements, the application process, and any other questions.

The Chayes International Public Service Fellowships — open to 1Ls, 2Ls, and S.J.D.s in residence —provide HLS students with the opportunity to spend eight…

Students planning to travel abroad over Winter Term for HLS credit or with Harvard funding must attend a MANDATORY Winter Term international travel information session.

Students planning to travel abroad over Winter Term for HLS credit or with Harvard funding must attend a mandatory Winter Term international travel information session.

Come learn about the HLS Semester Abroad Program and the HLS-University of Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree Program from ILS staff and HLS students…

Come meet Professor Jacques de Werra, Professor of Contract Law and Intellectual Property Law, University of Geneva Faculty of Law, and learn more about spending…

Come meet Professor Thiago Bottino, FGV Direito Rio, and learn more about studying abroad at the Fundação Getulio Vargas Schools of Law.
Lunch…

HLS has joined the American Society of International Law (ASIL) to provide further opportunities and benefits to the HLS international law community. Membership HLS…

Please join International Legal Studies staff and your classmates for a coffee, tea and snack break and informal networking among students interested in international opportunities at HLS.

Harvard has issued guidelines for University-related international and domestic travel. Please refer to this Harvard University Coronavirus travel guidance web page for current …

HLS offers 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. students the opportunity to spend Winter Term abroad, pursuing internationally focused independent clinicals or research and writing projects.

A discussion with Justice Stephen G. Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court (retired); Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Supreme Court of Pakistan; and Intisar Rabb, Professor of Law, Professor of History, and Director of the Program in Islamic Law, Harvard Law School.

A talk by Dr. Poorna Mysoor, Fellow and Director of Studies in Law, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored…

In this special session for 1Ls, come learn about the wide range of opportunities to engage with international, foreign and comparative law available during your time at HLS.

Kelsey Annu-Essuman
Foundation for Human Rights Research, Uganda
Researched and drafted a policy brief on the challenges facing juveniles in pretrial detention facilities such as inadequate legal…

Elise Baranouski ′20
Reprieve, United Kingdom
Researched the international supply chain providing lethal injection drugs for executions in the United States, the mechanisms corporations can invoke to…

Aanchal Chugh ’21
Reprieve, United Kingdom
Researched the impact of the Sri Lankan president’s decision to end a moratorium on the death penalty. Conducted cross-jurisdictional research and…

Allison Beeman ’22
Commission for International Justice and Accountability, Europe
Conducted research and drafted legal memos and factual reports on transnational/war crimes, including case law research in…

Anoush Baghdassarian ‘22
Center for Truth and Justice, Armenia
Contributed to casebuilding efforts and testimony collection from released prisoners of war. Drafted reports to the United Nations…

The United States Embassy in Luxembourg accepts applications for the Dean Acheson Legal Stage (traineeship/apprenticeship) Program at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Placements are…

Eligibility for Funding To be considered for a Winter Term International Travel Grant, an HLS student must: be enrolled as a J.D. or LL.M.

Students have participated in a wide variety of international projects and placements during Winter Term. Examples of past research/writing project topics include: changes to the Russian visa…

Harvard Law School is home to more than 25 research programs and centers, many of which are international in their focus. They provide many opportunities…

Chayes Fellows have worked across the globe in a wide range of organizations on a remarkable array of projects. This page offers descriptions of their…

Harvard Law School offers a number of internships, fellowships and funding opportunities for current and graduating students interested in international, comparative and foreign law. The…

Because Harvard Law School faculty’s expertise and research interests range across jurisdictional and disciplinary borders, so does the curriculum. HLS is leading the way with…

Members of the Harvard Law School community benefit not only from the Law School’s tremendous range of international activities, but also from the wealth of…

As the world becomes more interconnected, HLS student organizations and journals increasingly encompass issues of an international nature, and students find that participating in these activities…

Courses and Reading Groups HLS students may draw on the more than 400 offerings at the law school, including more than 100 courses, seminars and…

Welcome to HLS! The International Legal Studies team is looking forward to meeting you and helping you discover all of the resources that HLS offers for…

Meet the ILS Staff Sara Zucker Director, International Legal Studies szucker@law.harvard.edu For eight years, Sara was the director of the Project on Justice in…

HLS puts institutional resources to work so that students can engage with critical legal issues that are not limited by geographic borders. On campus, more…

Harvard University requires students traveling abroad under HLS auspices—for HLS academic credit and/or with Harvard funding—to review, sign, and submit an Assumption of Risk form,…

Harvard Law School students enroll in Winter Term for three weeks in January. While all first-year students participate in the 1L January Experiential Term at HLS, second-…

The Semester Abroad program is administered by International Legal Studies. ILS staff members are available to discuss potential semester abroad locations and make recommendations to interested…

More information: Eligibility and Logistics Timeline Seeking a Placement Applying for a Chayes Fellowship Awards, Benefits and Expectations The Chayes…

Expectations and Support More information: Eligibility and Logistics Timeline Seeking a Placement Applying for a Chayes Fellowship Contacts and Office…

More information: Eligibility and Logistics Timeline Seeking a Placement Awards, Benefits and Expectations Contacts and Office Hours Applications should be…

More information: Eligibility and Logistics Timeline Applying for a Chayes Fellowship Awards, Benefits and Expectations Contacts and Office Hours Chayes…

Summer offers Harvard Law School students the opportunity to acquire full-time, hands-on experience in public or private sector work in countries all over the world.