You Belong at HLS
Studying law is a collaborative endeavor at Harvard Law School. We work together to create a student-centered environment in which learning is inspiring, transformative, and supportive. We know you will strengthen the HLS community and we want you to be strengthened by it.
Our goal is for you to thrive in every aspect of your experience at Harvard Law School.
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Courses 500+
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Student Organizations 90
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Student Journals 17
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Clinics, Externships & SPOs 47
Housing in Cambridge
Your life at Harvard Law School unfolds within a major research university, giving you access to a world-class campus: unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theaters, enriching extracurricular activities, and a wider community of diverse and engaged students.
You have access to everything Harvard has to offer.
[HLS] taught me so much about friendship, inclusion, what the law is, and what the law should be.”
—Jessica Zhao ’22
Student Activities
Walk into any gathering of an HLS student organization and you’ll encounter a remarkable spectrum of life experiences and perspectives. You will find your people.
Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services
“There’s a huge support system that’s here to help you.”
—Nicholas Gonzalez JD ’24
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Inclusion and Belonging
An essential humanity nurtures our deeply connected community. Participate in all that HLS has to offer in a diverse environment of trust and mutual respect.
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Advising and Mentorship
It’s about commitment, empathy, and support. Most of all, advising and mentoring is about mutual inspiration. Explore opportunities on campus and for your career through the guidance and experience of the broader HLS community.
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Health and Wellbeing
Studying law is rewarding, but graduate studies can be stressful. From physical health and athletic activities to mental and emotional support, HLS offers resources for body, mind, and spirit.
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Student Services Offices
Whether you’re looking for information about academic support, health and well-being, accessibility, or assistance balancing school and family, you have resources.
“The [HLS] community has been a place where I’ve really found not only a voice, but a sense of companionship and friendship that I’m going to miss and cherish for the rest of my life.”
—Emily Chazen ’22
DOS-CEEB Office
From Orientation through Commencement, Dean of Students and Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging (DOS-CEEB) staff are here to support you. Whether you have a quick question, a more serious personal or academic concern, or just need guidance or support, contact or stop by DOS-CEEB!
HLS Students in the News
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Student team finishes strong in lengthy, intense global moot competition
Harvard Law had the best performing American group in the 33rd Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
April 23, 2026
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‘Belief is the ultimate force multiplier’
In the United States Air Force, a call sign — or nickname used over communications channels — is bestowed upon a pilot or officer by their peers. During his half decade of military service, Kent Romney ’28 was graced with the call sign Vlad, a nod to his knowledge of the Russian and Ukrainian languages
April 21, 2026
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More than a ‘fun run’: Harvard Law students take on the Boston Marathon
Harvard Law Today reached out to students who will be competing in the 130th Boston Marathon to hear what they had in anticipation of the event.
April 16, 2026
HLS Announcements
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Center on the Legal Profession seeks 2026-2027 student fellows
The Center on the Legal Profession Student Fellowship Program is a one-year program designed for Harvard Law School students interested in learning more about the structures, norms, and dynamics of the global legal profession. As a Student Fellow, you will conduct original, empirical research on the legal profession, produce scholarly pieces and short-form writing or
April 29, 2026
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Professor Bowie hiring a Teaching Fellow for J-Term Organizing Workshop
Professor Bowie is hiring a Teaching Fellow for his Winter 2027 Organizing Workshop. Applicants should send their cv and a short (2 paragraphs max) statement describing any organizing experience to Caitlin DeVine at cdevine@law.harvard.edu. Applicants should submit materials no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026. If hired, the Teaching Fellow will be required to
April 29, 2026
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International Law Journal now accepting Fall 2026 student note submissions
The Harvard International Law Journal (ILJ) is accepting student note submissions until June 15th. Submissions should be original works about public or private international law or comparative law between 8,000 and 16,000 words (including footnotes). Current HLS students or 2025 graduates are eligible to submit at https://tinyurl.com/HILJnotes26.
April 28, 2026
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Professor Sunstein Hiring Summer 2026 RA’s
Professor Sunstein is seeking research assistants to work with him over the summer. Projects include falsehoods and freedom of speech; “sludge,” understood as frictions or administrative burdens that make life difficult or miserable; administrative law and separation of powers; and behavioral economics and public policy. Interested students should send CVs and (if you like) a
April 27, 2026
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Researcher in AI & Law (AI Governance Initiative, Oxford University)
Posted on behalf of the Oxford University Martin School The Oxford University Martin School AI Governance Initiative is seeking researchers in AI & law. The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative seeks to improve the impact of artificial intelligence on global societal outcomes through high‑quality, policy‑relevant research grounded in the social and computational sciences. The Initiative
April 27, 2026