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Housing in Cambridge
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Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services
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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.

  • Courses 500+
  • Student Organizations 100+
  • 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 Gozales 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

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!

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HLS Students in the News

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HLS Announcements

  • David Hoffman Seeking Teaching Fellows

    Professor Hoffman is seeking to hire two TFs for his Fall course, Legal Profession: Collaborative Law. Interested candidates should reach out to him directly at dhoffman@blc.law. Thank you!

    May 7, 2025

  • Summer Research Assistant for Prof. Lessig

    Professor Lessig is looking for RAs for work over the summer, including helping to craft a seminar on the Article V convention process. Email current CV and statement of interest to asmith@law.harvard.edu.

    May 2, 2025

  • Prof. Kaplow Hiring Research Assistants

    Professor Kaplow is looking for research assistants, mainly for antitrust but also for tax theory and policy and for law and economics. Please send to Molly Eskridge (HA318A, meskridge@law.harvard.edu) the following information: (1) a letter indicating your area(s) of interest, relevant background, and amount of time available, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript

    April 30, 2025

  • Program Coordinator, First-Year Academic Programs

    Job Summary The First-Year Academic Programs office is responsible for the pre-concentration academic experience of Harvard College students, supporting student programs such as Visitas and Orientation as well as working with offices and departments to deliver academic information and support to students in their first year. A key piece of this work is the Rising

    April 29, 2025

  • Research Assistant for Judge Nancy Gertner

    Research assistant for Judge Gertner on various litigation topics, and book on sentencing, Incomplete Sentences. Email your statement of interest and CV to: ngertner@law.harvard.edu.

    April 29, 2025

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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