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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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  • 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

  • 2Ls: Apply to be an OCS Peer Adviser!

    OCS is seeking applications from current 2Ls to work as OCS Peer Advisers next school year. OCS Peer Advisers advise JD students, create resources on the private sector recruiting process, conduct workshops for 1L students, and collaborate with OCS staff on student issues and concerns. Interested students may also have the opportunity to conduct one-on-one

    March 18, 2026

  • HLS Writing Fellowships

    The Harvard Law School Writing Center invites current 1L and 2L J.D. students to apply for Writing Fellowships. The HLS Writing Fellows are a community of 10 exceptional upper-level J.D. writers who contribute to the culture of writing at Harvard Law School. Writing Fellows staff the HLS Writing Center, where they offer one-on-one consultations to

    March 18, 2026

  • HLS Staff: We Still Need Volunteer Judges for the 1L Ames Moot Court (April 13–16)

    HLS staff with J.D.s and/or experience in legal research and writing are warmly invited to serve as volunteer judges for the First-Year Ames Moot Court Competition, taking place April 13–16, 2026. Two quick notes: We are still seeking several additional volunteer judges from the HLS staff community. Even one evening of judging can make a meaningful difference in

    March 13, 2026

  • RA for Deborah Lolai

    Clinical Instructor and Lecturer, Deborah Lolai, seeks a Research Assistant during the months of May through July for a law review article on the intersection of family policing, family defense, parental rights, and LGBTQI rights. Hours are flexible. Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to dlolai@law.harvard.edu

    March 13, 2026

  • Research Assistance: “Shadow Fleet” for Prof James Kraska

    Seeking an RA to collect, organize, and help analyze all instances of recent U.S. boarding/diversion of foreign-flagged ships (generally oil tankers) connected to Venezuela, Iran, or Russia (“shadow fleet”). These ships are generally boarded under a theory that they are stateless vessels, as reflected in Article 110 of the United Nations Convention on the Law

    March 12, 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