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‘Unintended consequences’ and the legacy of of the 1972 Supreme Court case Furman v. Georgia

In the world of formal debate from which Harvard Law student Bo Seo ’24 hails, disagreement is not a faux pas; It’s the whole point

With Beyond Legal Aid, Lam Ho ’08 establishes a new model for public interest law

Ketanji Brown Jackson ’96 becomes the first Black woman to serve on the Court

‘Everyone is struggling to understand what this new world is going to look like’

For one day in the 2019–2020 academic year, Harvard Law Today followed just a handful of Harvard Law's 47 legal clinics to see their work — and their efforts to advance justice — in action.

Harvard Law students bring unique experiences to law school and all have tailored their academic careers to explore their individual interests, while contributing to the greater community in a myriad of ways.

A report issued by the Presidential Committee on Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery recounts the many ways Harvard University participated in, and profited from, slavery. Harvard leaders and scholars examine the report and its implications for the future.

On Earth Day, we highlight some of the work being done by Harvard Law students, scholars, clinics, and programs to address some our most pressing environmental issues.

As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Harvard Law Today turns to faculty, alums, and experts on international law and negotiation for perspectives on the global response to the Russian invasion, and what the future holds for this sovereign nation under threat.

Four distinct programs pursue research and address current topics linked to the intersection of religion and law

Randall Kennedy seeks nuance in an age of absolutism

Harvard Law Today offers a look back at Justice Stephen Breyer's career and his legacy, and his lifelong connection to Harvard Law School.

From curating an art show to hiking the trails around Boston, Harvard Law students share what they're looking forward this semester.

With a focus on fostering collaboration and community, the modernist building has been transformed into a 21st-century work environment

In this series, Harvard Law experts turn a critical eye to the Biden administration’s efforts on health care, the economy, criminal justice reform, and other areas important to Americans — and share their thoughts on its agenda for the future.

Winter in all its glory takes center stage at HLS. From snow-covered branches to buildings dusted in white, from spring blooms peeking out to a squirrel’s surprise, scenes of winter abound at HLS.

A look back at our most popular Instagram posts of 2021.