International Legal Studies

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…

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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…

The Chayes International Public Service Fellowship program is administered by International Legal Studies. ILS staff members are available to discuss potential placement organizations and make…

Expectations and Support Students chosen as Chayes Fellows work with International Legal Studies staff to ensure that their placements are appropriate and that students are…

Applications for 2025 Chayes Fellowships should be submitted to the Chayes Fellowship Program, via the CARAT online application system, no later than Saturday, February 1 ,…

Chayes Fellows spend eight weeks during the summer working with  governmental or non-governmental organizations concerned with issues of an international scope or relevant to countries…

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.

HLS students enjoy learning about international, foreign, and comparative law not just on campus but through the first-hand experience of working, studying, or conducting research…

HLS’ commitment to the world of law — and law all over the world — is exceptional. Our community includes students from more than 70 countries and jurisdictions, teaching…

Beginning in the fall, students who are interested in the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship program may explore a number of options in order to…