J.D. Admissions

In Fall 2024, we continued our robust recruiting initiatives that included both in-person and virtual programming. We traveled to new college campuses, hosted expanded connection…

To request a need-based fee waiver directly from HLS, please complete the HLS Fee Waiver Request Form. The HLS Fee Waiver Request Form for those…

To request a need-based fee waiver directly from HLS, please complete the HLS Fee Waiver Request Form. The HLS Fee Waiver Request Form for those…

Deadline to Respond to Offer of Admission: Friday, May 1…

We will begin releasing admissions decisions no sooner than January 2026 and will aim to notify all applicants of their admission decision by early April…

We will begin releasing admissions decisions no sooner than January 2026 and will aim to notify all applicants of their admission decision by early April…

We will begin releasing admissions decisions no sooner than January 2026 and will aim to notify all applicants of their admission decision by early April…

The application for Fall Term 2026 enrollment will be available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website on September 15, 2025.

The J.D. application for Fall Term 2026 enrollment closes on February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. We encourage you to submit your application well…

Be sure to treat each law school as its own entity when seeking out information. In many ways, Harvard Law School is reflective of larger…

Remember that prospective student events, Q&As, and forums are for you. This an opportunity for you to learn about what schools have to offer and…

We get a fair number of inquiries from students who are thinking about law school in high school, or even earlier. You do not need…

International students are a meaningful part of the Harvard Law School community. Meet Hussain and Mike, two Canadian citizens. Their experiences provide honest and helpful…

Imposter syndrome is a delicate dance between confidence and insecurity that many first-generation students often find themselves performing. As a 1L at Harvard Law School,…

Hometown: Prince George’s County, MD Branch/MOS: Army National Guard / 68W Medic Rank: Specialist What motivated you to apply to HLS?  I applied and was admitted to HLS…

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA Branch/MOS: Army / 18E Rank: Staff Sergeant What motivated you to apply to HLS? Initially, I had no desire to…

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD Branch/MOS: Air Force, 1N0 (Operations Intelligence) Rank: Staff Sergeant What motivated you to apply to HLS? The opportunities available at HLS are…