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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.

  • Courses 500+
  • Student Organizations 90
  • Student Journals 17
  • 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

“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!

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HLS Students in the News

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HLS Announcements

  • Department of Public Utilities Fall 2026 Independent Clinical Opportunity

    The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is responsible for oversight of investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water utilities in the Commonwealth; developing alternatives to traditional regulation; monitoring service quality; regulating safety in the transportation and gas pipeline areas; and for certain aspects associated with the siting of energy facilities. The mission of the Department

    July 9, 2026

  • RA Position (July 2026) – Editing/Subciting

    Daniel Levine-Spound, a Lecturer on Law, is seeking to hire an RA to help edit and subcite an academic paper. The paper focuses on issues of international humanitarian law (IHL), jus ad bellum (the legal framework governing interstate force), and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The RA will ideally be able to start during the

    July 7, 2026

  • Teaching Fellow for Property Law

    Visiting Professor John Infranca seeks Teaching Fellows for Property Law during the Fall 2026 semester.  The responsibilities would include meeting individually and in small groups with students to discuss material, conducting review sessions, providing feedback on ungraded formative assessments, and helping prepare course materials.  Interested students should send an email to jinfranca@law.harvard.edu with a short

    July 7, 2026

  • Prof Jesse Fried Seeking RAs for AI Research (Incoming 1Ls + Current Students)

    Professor Jesse Fried is seeking to hire an RA to help with research on the governance of AI startups. Background in AI policy a plus. About 5-10 hours per week during the summer and fall. Please send CV, LSAT score (incoming 1Ls) or HLS transcript (current students), and an email explaining your interest to jfried@law.harvard.edu

    June 30, 2026

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