Departments
J.D. Admissions
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Application Toolkit: Transcripts & Testing
November 9, 2022
On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance on the transcript and standardized testing components of the application. Instructions Standardized Testing All applicants…
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Application Toolkit: Resume
November 9, 2022
On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance for approaching the resume component of the application. Instructions We require a resume as part…
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Application Toolkit: Additional Materials
November 9, 2022
On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance for approaching an application addendum. Instructions Additional Information We encourage you to provide any relevant…
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Application Toolkit: Letters of Recommendation
November 9, 2022
On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance on the letters of recommendation component of the application. Instructions The J.D. Admissions Office requires…
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Application Toolkit: Written Statements
October 6, 2022
On this webpage, you will find our advice and guidance for approaching the two written statements in the application. Instructions Every applicant must submit both…
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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 2028 84% at least one year out of college 69% two or more years out of college 22% 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.
