
Learn more about the law school admissions process and HLS community through our online resources and events this fall. See below to learn how you can connect with HLS, and be sure to register in advance where appropriate.
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Summer 2023 Events
Fall 2023 Recruitment Events Coming Soon
Fall 2022 J.D. Program Admission Events
JDP and Transfer Admission Events
Interested in participating in Junior Deferral Program (JDP) or Transfer application information sessions and events? Visit our program pages below:
J.D. Admissions Information Session
Law School Admissions Podcast

Miriam Ingber (Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Assistant Dean for Admissions at Harvard Law School) provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source. They will be joined by guest stars from other law schools to discuss application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more.
Explore HLS
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Virtual HLS Library Tour
Librarians take you on a tour of beautiful Langdell Hall and share information on the resources available at the HLS Library.
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Virtual Campus Tour
Home to historic buildings and the world’s largest academic law library, the Harvard Law School campus is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston.
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Digital Admissions Viewbook
This digital viewbook highlights the opportunities available to students at HLS.
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HLS Self-Guided Campus Tour
Visiting Harvard Law School? Explore the HLS campus using this self-guided tour.
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An Introduction to HLS
Harvard Law School offers its students a challenging, supportive atmosphere and access to its unmatched array of course and academic offerings, a global alumni network and a bustling campus life.
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Why HLS?
At Harvard Law School, the study of law and justice leads in unlimited directions.

Meet the J.D. Admissions Team
J.D. Admissions Blog

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Admissions Coordinator: Anhar Mulla
The newest member of the J.D. Admissions team, Anhar Mulla, introduces herself.
May 15, 2023
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Announcing Dates for the 2023 Junior Deferral Program (JDP) Application Cycle
The Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application launches in less than a month! Our office looks forward to reviewing applications for the 2023 JDP cycle. We want to provide you with an expected timeline for this year’s cycle to maintain transparency and to help applicants plan ahead as they navigate their summers. Here is our expected
March 10, 2023
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The Waitlist Before May 1
With our first release of waitlist decisions today, I thought it might be a good time for a post addressing this in-between stage before May 1. Waitlisted applicants often ask: what should you do between now and May 1?
February 15, 2023
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Student Voices: The Armenian Law Students Association (ALSA)
The Armenian Law Students Association (ALSA) at Harvard Law School, led by co-presidents Gayane Matevosyan J.D. ’23 and Arman Smigielski J.D. ’23, cultivates an environment where Armenian students on campus can celebrate their cultural heritage, raise awareness about issues affecting the Armenian community, and host guest speakers who share valuable insight about their advocacy efforts
February 13, 2023