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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.

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  • 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

  • Spring Term Research Assistant-Food Law and Policy Clinic

    The Food Law & Policy Clinic (FLPC) at Harvard Law School is seeking a Research Assistant to support work on federal food donation tax incentive policy. The RA will assist with (1) research and drafting for an updated tax guide on the federal enhanced tax deduction that exists for food donation and (2) policy research

    February 11, 2026

  • RA Position at The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation

    Posted on behalf of The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at HKS The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, housed at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center, is seeking a graduate student Research Assistant for a position through the spring semester. The Research Assistant will support the work of Professor Danielle Allen, and Lab leadership, on

    February 10, 2026

  • Research Assistant – Tax Procedure Course Development

    The RA will help update lecture materials and slides to reflect recent developments in federal tax procedure, track and summarize relevant cases and IRS guidance, and help maintain and organize course materials. The RA may also assist with developing and revising hypotheticals. Qualifications: Strong interest in tax law and procedure; Prefer completion of (or current

    February 9, 2026

  • Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review Student Note Submissions

    The Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review is now accepting student writing submissions for Volume 62, Issue 1. We will accept submissions from FEBURARY 8TH, 2026, until MARCH 10TH, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. All submissions should be made through the form linked on our website; we will not accept submissions via email. Please submit

    February 9, 2026

  • RA for Professor Greiner

    Professor Jim Greiner seeks an RA for five hours per week of clerical work (printing and envelope stuffing) to support a study on bail. Preference for someone who will live in Massachusetts over the summer and can continue working. Please send an email to jgreiner(at)law.harvard.edu if interested.

    February 9, 2026

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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