Departments
J.D. Admissions
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An Introduction to Harvard Law School
August 11, 2022
The unique strength of our community is that it brings together, from around the world, so many exceptionally talented people of different backgrounds, lived experiences,…
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J.D. Application Components
August 9, 2022
Applications must be completed and submitted through the LSAC website (linked above). We do not accept any hard copy materials and ask that any post-submission application…
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Standards for Admission
August 8, 2022
Standards for Admission Admissions decisions are based on the totality of available information about each applicant, and a careful evaluation of the candidate’s past accomplishments…
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HLS 1L Profile and Facts
August 8, 2022
J.D. Class of 2027 79% at least one year out of college 66% two or more years out of college 15% four or more years…
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Transfer Cohort
August 8, 2022
Transfer students come to Harvard Law School from a wide range of backgrounds and a variety of different undergraduate institutions and 1L law schools. Below…
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Junior Deferral Program
August 8, 2022
JDP Overview The Junior Deferral Program (JDP) is an excellent option for students who know they want to go to law school but want to…
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Apply to Harvard Law School
August 8, 2022
Whether you are considering a broad and diverse curriculum or a specialized area of the law, your time spent at Harvard will not be like…
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J.D. Admissions Information Session
August 8, 2022
This presentation covers the highlights of the J.D. program at Harvard Law School, including the deep and broad intellectual opportunities and the closely connected community…
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Admissions FAQs: Transfer Applicants
August 5, 2022
The following questions and answers apply to rising 2L transfer applicants.
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Transfer Applicants
August 5, 2022
Overview Transfer admissions is an opportunity for rising 2L students to join the Harvard Law School community after completing their 1L year at another law…
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Official Transcripts
August 5, 2022
Official Transcripts for Enrolling J.D. Students Incoming J.D. students should provide the following official transcripts to HLS: Transcripts submitted to LSAC during the application process…
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Admissions FAQs: Junior Deferral Program Applicants
August 5, 2022
The following questions and answers apply to Junior Deferral Program applicants.
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JDP Cohort
August 4, 2022
Students admitted to Harvard Law School through the Junior Deferral Program come from a wide range of backgrounds and a variety of different undergraduate institutions.
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International J.D. Students
August 2, 2022
Visa Information for Incoming J.D. Students Below you will find information that is needed in order to process your student visa/immigration documentation. Please read the…
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Admissions FAQs: International J.D. Applicants
August 2, 2022
If you are an international applicant looking for information related to visas, immigration etc., it is recommended that you review the information provided by Harvard’s International…
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College Certifications
August 2, 2022
College Certifications for Enrolling J.D. Students The College Certification form is not the same as a transcript. In addition to providing confirmation of the conferral and conferral…
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Transfer Application Components
August 2, 2022
Transfer Application Timeline Fall Term 2025 Enrollment Application Opens Submission Deadline Decision Release Thursday, May 1, 2025 Monday, June 9 @ 11:59 a.m. ET By…
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Application Toolkit: The Waitlist
August 2, 2022
We maintain a waitlist to fill spaces for the entering J.D. class should any become available after May 1. Letter of Continued Interest We strongly…
