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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2026 Cravath International Fellows
A look at three of the 12 students who undertook projects as Cravath International Fellows in 12 countries this year.
February 19, 2026
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Alex Zhao elected 140th president of Harvard Law Review
The Harvard Law Review has elected Alex Zhao ’27 as its 140th president. Zhao succeeds G. Terrell Seabrooks ’26.
February 18, 2026
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Harvard Law School’s newest Rhodes Scholar
Omid Yeganeh LL.M. ’26 is interested in the ‘interstitial spaces’ of international law.
January 8, 2026
HLS Announcements
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Research Assistant
Professor Julia Devanthéry, Director of the Housing Justice for Survivors Project at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, seeks a Research Assistant during the months of April through August for work on a law review article about the intersection of housing law and the rights of survivors of gender-based violence. Hours and scheduling
March 23, 2026
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2Ls: Apply to be an OCS Peer Adviser!
OCS is seeking applications from current 2Ls to work as OCS Peer Advisers next school year. OCS Peer Advisers advise JD students, create resources on the private sector recruiting process, conduct workshops for 1L students, and collaborate with OCS staff on student issues and concerns. Interested students may also have the opportunity to conduct one-on-one
March 18, 2026
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HLS Writing Fellowships
The Harvard Law School Writing Center invites current 1L and 2L J.D. students to apply for Writing Fellowships. The HLS Writing Fellows are a community of 10 exceptional upper-level J.D. writers who contribute to the culture of writing at Harvard Law School. Writing Fellows staff the HLS Writing Center, where they offer one-on-one consultations to
March 18, 2026
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HLS Staff: We Still Need Volunteer Judges for the 1L Ames Moot Court (April 13–16)
HLS staff with J.D.s and/or experience in legal research and writing are warmly invited to serve as volunteer judges for the First-Year Ames Moot Court Competition, taking place April 13–16, 2026. Two quick notes: We are still seeking several additional volunteer judges from the HLS staff community. Even one evening of judging can make a meaningful difference in
March 13, 2026
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RA for Deborah Lolai
Clinical Instructor and Lecturer, Deborah Lolai, seeks a Research Assistant during the months of May through July for a law review article on the intersection of family policing, family defense, parental rights, and LGBTQI rights. Hours are flexible. Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to dlolai@law.harvard.edu
March 13, 2026