Future Leaders in Law FAQ’s

Harvard Law School’s Future Leaders in Law Program, in partnership with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul, Weiss), is designed to elevate, inspire, empower, and impact the lives of each program participant and the legal profession by focusing on early talent generation and igniting excitement about law as a career path.

One year. We will kick-off our program this June with a Summer Residency at Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) and a visit to Paul,Weiss (New York, NY).

No. Applying and participation in the Future Leaders in Law Program is free.

No. This program is fully funded, with all costs covered to participate, including transportation, lodging, and preparation materials. We will provide need-based assistance for law school application fees, LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) reports, and the LSAT administration. In addition, a $3,000 stipend will be awarded upon successful program completion.

All program finalists will be invited to interview via Zoom no earlier than mid-to-late April 2025. Applicants will be notified of their decision in May 2025.

Participants will be notified of their decision in May 2025.

No. If you are accepted into the Future Leaders in Law Program, you are committing to the yearlong program kicking off with the Summer Residency in June 2025.

No. Acceptance into the Future Leaders in Law Program is independent of the Harvard Law School J.D Admissions process. Participation in the Future Leaders in Law Program does not guarantee admission into Harvard Law School.

Yes.  You are eligible to apply as an international student.

The Future Leaders in Law Program is a yearlong commitment and designed for participants who intend to apply for a J.D. program matriculating no earlier than Fall 2027.

To get the most out of our Future Leaders in Law Program, our Fellows commit to attending all core program components throughout the year, starting with the Summer Residency at Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) and a visit to Paul,Weiss (New York, NY).

Due to the competitive nature of our applicant pool, please refer to the eligibility requirements.

Yes. As a Future Leaders in Law Program Fellow, you must attend and participate in all core program components.

The Summer Residency takes place in-person in Cambridge, MA and New York, NY. The yearlong program continues in a synchronous format upon conclusion of the summer residency.

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No. This preparation course will be synchronous in a remote format.

Zero-L is an online course designed to ensure all incoming students, whatever their backgrounds and previous areas of study, start with foundational legal knowledge that enables them to thrive in law school.

Saturday Sessions in which Fellows will continue to engage and benefit from workshops, skills building, application preparation, and mentorship opportunities. These empowerment sessions are designed to continue preparing participants for the law school application process.