You Belong at HLS
Student life at HLS extends well beyond the classroom. Explore opportunities to connect with classmates, find support, get involved, and make the most of living and studying in Cambridge.
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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
[HLS] taught me so much about friendship, inclusion, what the law is, and what the law should be.”
—Jessica Zhao ’22
Getting Started and Navigating HLS
Find Community and Get Involved
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.
Get Support
“There’s a huge support system that’s here to help you.”
—Nicholas Gonzalez JD ’24
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The Well: Health and Wellness at HLS
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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J.D. Advising and Support
Whether you’re looking for advising about academics, careers, research and writing, and more, you have resources.
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Accessibility Services Resources
Harvard Law School is committed to the full inclusion of students with disabilities in the life of the University.
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Academic & Personal Support
The Dean of Students and Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging (DOS-CEEB) can assist with information and referrals for academic support, including facilitating accommodations or other support in the event of personal or medical emergencies.
“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 Announcements
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Student Health Law Writing Competition
The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics, aka Harvard Law School’s health law research center, announces our first ever Bill of Health student writing competition. We want your excellent analysis or commentary on a topic connecting law, policy, or bioethics to health and health care. This is an exclusive opportunity for currently enrolled students
September 24, 2026
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HLS PILAC Research Assistant on AI and IHL
At the Harvard Law School Program on International Law and Armed Conflict (HLS PILAC), we study contemporary challenges concerning armed conflict through the lens of international law. We are seeking a research assistant to support our work at the intersection of international law, armed conflict, and artificial intelligence. The principal task will be to provide
September 23, 2026
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Research Assistant for Professor Tanner Allread
Professor Tanner Allread is seeking one or more research assistants for two projects: 1) a law review article on the history of Indian Territory and current litigation over tribal authority in Oklahoma, and 2) a short legal history article on tribal constitution making in the West. The work will involve compiling and reviewing archival materials,
September 21, 2026
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Law & Social Change Program of Study Seeks Student Fellow
The Law and Social Change Program seeks a 1L student fellow to work with two other student fellows and program chairs (Ben Sachs, Catherine Pattanayak, and Sabi Ardalan) to facilitate programming. Responsibilities may include updating the L&SC website, brainstorming and organizing events, and setting up mentoring opportunities, among others. Interested students should submit a resume
September 21, 2026
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New law students: Tour the MA Supreme Judicial Court!
The event will include a panel program with Justice Elizabeth Dewar, others from the law firm and courts pro bono community, as well as law students from other Boston law schools.
September 17, 2026