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Frequently Asked Questions from New Graduates
July 25, 2022
Below are the questions we most often hear from graduates. We also recommend all 2025 graduates review the Application Guide for New Graduates and the Understanding…
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Petition to Waive Parent Information
July 25, 2022
HLS requires student aid applicants to provide financial information for all parents, e.g. biological parents, step parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians, including when those…
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Application Guide for 2025 Graduates
July 25, 2022
Below is the who, what, when and how of applying for LIPP specific to 2025 graduates. We also recommend all 2025 graduates review the Frequently…
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Why HLS Considers Parent Resources
July 25, 2022
In keeping with its financial aid philosophy and the preferences of its financial aid donors, Harvard Law School is fully committed to a need based…
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Should I Apply for Grant Aid?
July 25, 2022
Harvard Law School offers two types of applications for aid. You can apply as a “need-based aid applicant” to be considered for HLS Grant assistance,…
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Information for 2025 Graduates
July 25, 2022
LIPP applications for the class of 2025 will open in mid-October. To help ease the process of completing the first LIPP Application we have compiled…
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Why HLS Considers Student Resources
July 25, 2022
Harvard Law School makes a significant annual investment to ensure all students, regardless of means, can access the funding necessary to attend and take advantage…
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Financial Aid Application Overview
July 25, 2022
Welcome to the HLS Financial Aid Application Process! We hope that our step-by-step approach will help you understand what is required when, and why. The timeline for the…
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Your Ethical Responsibility
July 20, 2022
Harvard Law School is committed to the equitable distribution of need-based aid. Central to this process is the expectation that financial information submitted by applicants…
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The Need-Based Aid Philosophy
July 20, 2022
The financial aid program at Harvard Law School has two central goals: to help make a legal education accessible to every student in the J.D.
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Budgeting for Law School
July 20, 2022
Budgeting is not just for students; it is a life skill you can use long after you graduate. It’s about controlling your money instead of…
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Additional Considerations Before Law School
July 15, 2022
There are a number of details that need your attention prior to entering law school. The decisions you make now can affect your student resources,…
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Housing Considerations
July 15, 2022
The information on this page is intended to help you understand the financial aspects of your housing options while a student at HLS. Additional information…
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Student Medical Expense Policies
July 15, 2022
We recognize that students have a number of questions when it comes to medical expenses. This page will help you understand our policies and procedures…
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Financial Aid Policy Overview
July 15, 2022
All aid programs described in this web site depend on the availability and allocation of funds to support them. The Law School reserves the right…
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Planning Tools and Tax Resources
July 15, 2022
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Applying for LIPP
July 15, 2022
New applicants with LIPP-qualifying employment can enter the program at any time by submitting a New Application along with the supporting documentation described below. New…
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Low Income Protection Plan
July 14, 2022
The mission of LIPP is to enable HLS J.D. graduates to pursue a broad range of relatively lower income employment options while maintaining the ability…
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Financial Aid
July 14, 2022
We’re here to help We understand that your decision to attend law school means you’ve committed to investing in your future: intellectually, professionally, and financially.
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Prospective and Admitted Students
July 14, 2022
Every step of the way… Student Financial Services is committed to supporting you throughout your time at HLS, from matriculation, to graduation, to life beyond…
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SPIF Requirements
July 14, 2022
Required forms for all SPIF participants: Required forms for Federal Work Study SPIF: You will need to be hired by the Student Employment Office in…