You Belong at HLS
“If we have a critical mass of people saying ‘yes, I worked my tail off, but I also had a lot of fun, and I was in an environment where I found my niche, I found good friends, I built lasting relationships, and I was part of a community’? That’s a win to me.”
Stephen Ball ’10, Dean of Students, 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 100+
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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 Gozales 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
Dean of Students Office
From Orientation through Commencement, DOS 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!
HLS Students in the News
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G. Terrell Seabrooks elected 139th president of Harvard Law Review
G. Terrell Seabrooks, who was selected as the 139th president of the Harvard Law Review, says he will’maintain the legacy of excellence embodied in each volume of the Harvard Law Review while cultivating a collaborative environment that leverages each editor’s unique contributions’.
February 6, 2025
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Clinic stories: Winter term across the world
From cities to farms, tropics to tundras, Harvard Law students traveled near and far to do legal work in many corners of the globe this January through the independent clinical program.
January 30, 2025
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One musician-turned-law student’s journey to advocate for artists
Cellist Krysta Hyppolite’s experiences as a working musician are shedding new light on the challenges facing artists, and guiding new work in the music world.
January 6, 2025
HLS Announcements
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Seeking Summer Research Assistants for Administrative Law Casebook
Chief Judge David Barron of the First Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking Research Assistants to help update an administrative law casebook. This will be a part-time role throughout the summer. Applicants should send their resume and a short statement of interest to Preston Marquis, Tasneem Ahmed, and Yousef Kobeissi (pmarquis@jd25.law.harvard.edu; ykobeissi@jd25.law.harvard.edu; tahmed@jd25.law.harvard.edu) by Monday,
February 21, 2025
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Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review Student Note Submissions
The Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review is now accepting student writing submissions for Volume 61, Issue 1. We will accept submissions until March 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. All submissions should be made through the form linked on our website; we will not accept submissions via email. Please submit to our Student Writing
February 14, 2025
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Opportunity to Apply for 2024-2025 John M. Olin Fellowships in Empirical Law and Finance
The Harvard Law School John M. Olin Center for Law, Economics and Business and the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance would like to announce an opportunity for HLS students to apply for a fellowship in empirical law and finance during the 2024-2025 academic year. Information on the fellowship and how to apply is
February 14, 2025
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Research Assistant for Work on Human Rights & the Global Economy
International Human Rights Clinic instructor Aminta Ossom is seeking a research assistant for educational work on human rights as applied to the global economy. Duties will include assistance with preparation for an academic conference and background research for the Justice Matters podcast. Candidates should have a strong interest in international human rights law, good attention
February 12, 2025
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Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
Each year, Notre Dame Law School sponsors a writing competition on the topic of legal ethics. All students with an interest in legal ethics are invited and encouraged to participate. This competition is open to all law students at US and Canadian law schools. Requirements: Submissions: All entries should be submitted to: Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics
February 5, 2025
HUHS Announcements
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School of Public Health Summer Only Students*
Attention Summer ONLY Students: The Harvard University Student Health Program office does not process waivers for summer-only students….
May 20, 2024
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Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP)
Health insurance can be confusing and costly if you don’t know how the plan works. Learn more about how HUSHP works and the plan’s benefits…….
October 21, 2023
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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
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Your HUSHP Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) ID Card
Download the MyBlue Member App for instant access to your Insurance ID card and other health care information. Learn more about ID cards……
October 20, 2023
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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