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[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.

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“There’s a huge support system that’s here to help you.”

—Nicholas Gonzalez JD ’24

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—Emily Chazen ’22

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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 Announcements

  • Spring Break Pro Bono Trip Applications Due Thursday, November 19

    The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (OCP) offers HLS students the opportunity to conduct pro bono work during spring break through organized group trips and projects with legal organizations in the Boston area and across the United States. This spring March 2027 projects include an immigration services trip to Solana Beach, CA, a

    November 9, 2026

  • Harvard Undergraduate Moot Court Looking for Volunteer Judges

    HLS students, faculty, and staff are invited to judge arguments between undergraduate moot court teams from several New England universities, held in Sever Hall (Harvard Yard) on Saturday, November 14th. Volunteers can commit as little as one hour plus time to read short preparation materials. Volunteer judges play a brief but significant role in inspiring

    November 6, 2026

  • Prof. Hannah Shaffer seeks TFs for Criminal Law

    Prof. Hannah Shaffer is seeking Teaching Fellows to assist with two sections of Criminal Law this spring. The sections both meet on Mondays and Wednesdays; one from 10:15-12:15 and the other from 3:45-5:45. Applicants should be able to attend all class sessions of one of the two sections. TF responsibilities include monitoring attendance and class discussions,

    November 2, 2026

  • Food Law & Policy Clinic Seeks Fall/Winter Term RA

    The Food Law & Policy Clinic is looking to hire a research assistant to assist with our Global Food Donation Policy Atlas project which compiles and analyzes food donation policies around the globe. The RA will provide research and writing to support an issue brief on food donation policies and initiatives in local governments around

    October 28, 2026

  • HLS Center for the Study of African Societies and Economies Seeking an RA

    Position Summary The HLS Center for the Study of African Societies and Economies (CSASE) is seeking a Research Assistant to identify, evaluate, and help implement a comprehensive student and HR management software system for the Mashiah Foundation Academy in Nigeria. Working under the supervision of CSASE program staff and in direct collaboration with Mashiah Foundation’s

    October 28, 2026

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