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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

  • Managing Editor, Program in Islamic Law

    The Program in Islamic Law (PIL) is seeking a Managing Editor to begin as early as June 2025 for a one-year term. The Managing Editor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the various publications-related operations at PIL, including its Islamic Law Blog, The Journal of Islamic Law (and its associated Forum), and the SHARIAsource

    April 3, 2025

  • International Summer Travel Requirements and Information Session

    Students traveling abroad this summer with Harvard funding must attend a MANDATORY summer international travel information session. Representatives from International Legal Studies, Global Support Services, Student Health Services, and the HLS Library will discuss requirements, offer tips, and answer questions. This session will be offered twice (on Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10); students

    April 2, 2025

  • Call for Applications: The Petrie-Flom Center Student Fellowship 2025-2026

    The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to scholarly research at the intersection of law and health. Topics of interest include health care financing, market regulation, artificial intelligence in health care, biotechnology, biomedical research, intellectual property, neuroscience and the law, global health,

    April 2, 2025

  • Journal on Legislation Student Note Submissions

    Harvard’s Journal on Legislation (JOL) is now accepting Student Note submissions for the Winter Edition (Vol. 63.1). Our thematic focus is on scholarly articles around 10,000 to 15,000 words relating to legislation, the legislative process, and administrative law (broadly defined). Our deadline is May 29th, 2025. Please email submissions in Word and PDF format to

    April 2, 2025

  • RA for Professor Greiner

    Professor Greiner seeks an RA with a communications background for 3-5 hours per week of work in sound cleanup/editing of podcasts, in writing blog posts based on podcast recordings, and in assisting with other basic communications tasks. Work would occur year-round, including the summer. Folks interested should email to jgreiner(at)law.harvard.edu a resume, a short (two-three

    April 1, 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