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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

  • Research Assistant for Prof. Dehlia Umunna

    Professor Dehlia Umunna is seeking a research assistant to work on projects examining the emerging trend of prosecutors criminally charging parents of school shooters, including the legal theories, policy implications, and ethical considerations underlying these cases. To apply, please send an email expressing your interest, together with a copy of your resume and an unofficial

    August 17, 2026

  • Join a Fall 2026 Clinic!

    It’s not too late to join a clinic for the Fall semester!  Please reach out to clinical@law.harvard.edu if you have any questions about these clinic opportunities, clinical credits, or anything else. 

    August 17, 2026

  • Call for RAs for Professor Intisar Rabb for Fall 2026

    Professor Intisar Rabb is seeking student research assistants for Fall 2026. There are three projects: (1) general research, (2) work involving AI and data science, (2) and editorial work on the Journal of Islamic Law. Students meet weekly on these projects as a part of the SHARIAsource Lab, part of the Harvard Program in Islamic

    August 14, 2026

  • RA Position for Lia Monahon

    Seeking to hire RA to help with research regarding the reliability of non-eyewitness identifications from video, including surveillance video and police body worn camera footage.  Some background knowledge of the science and law pertaining to mistaken eyewitness identification a plus.  5-10 hours/week in the Fall and Spring semesters.  If interested, please send letter of interest

    August 11, 2026

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