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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.

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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

  • Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Study Abroad

    Apply by Sunday, February 15 to spend the fall 2026 semester abroad at an exchange partner school or by designing an independent program. Questions? Contact ils@law.harvard.edu

    February 5, 2026

  • Research assistant who can code in R (immigration research; natural experiment)

    I would like to hire a research assistant who is very comfortable working in R and/or python. The project is a causal inference study that uses difference-in-difference and regression continuity design to determine whether appearing by video vs in person impacts immigration court outcomes. Please reach out to me if you are interested. Sincerely, Sabrina

    February 3, 2026

  • Seeking Teaching Fellows for Prof. Rabb’s Course Next Fall – 1L Crim

    Professor Rabb is seeking to hire teaching fellows for her Fall 2026 Criminal Law course. Interested 2Ls and 3Ls should submit their application by Feb 13 by noon, via the form below, with a single paragraph statement of interest, a resume, and a transcript (unofficial). Application form: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6y8RGNLoZT5cOz4

    February 3, 2026

  • Research Assistant Position – Guinier Project

    The Guinier Project research assistant, hosted by the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice at Harvard Law School, is specifically designed to cultivate scholarship on racial representation, democracy, voting rights, and electoral reform. The Guinier Project is named after the late Prof. Lani Guinier, and the work of the Project seeks to carefully

    January 30, 2026

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    Spring Break Pro Bono Project Application Deadline February 8

    The local Boston and remote spring break pro bono projects this year involve everything from assisting pro se litigants at courthouses to legal research and editing of public know your rights handbooks. All work time counts for HLS pro bono hours. Local public transportation costs will be reimbursed. Most placements are in person, some are

    January 29, 2026

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HUHS Announcements

  • Flu Vaccine Coverage

    The Harvard University Student Health Program provides coverage for the flu vaccine. Here’s where and how you can get your shot covered…….

    October 20, 2023

  • Update your mailing address

    Update your mailing address Don’t miss out on any correspondence regarding your health or dental insurance. Be sure to keep your mailing address. Most students can update their local/mailing address directly through my.Harvard. If you are unable to update your address via my.Harvard, please contact your Registrar’s office to request the changes. Once the update……

    February 6, 2023