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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.

Get Support

“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

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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

  • 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

  • The HLS African Creative Economies (ACE) Initiative Is Hiring Student Research Assistants

    The African Creative Economies Initiative (ACE) at Harvard Law School is seeking 1–2 Student Research Assistants to support its work at the intersection of law, policy, culture, and Africa’s rapidly evolving creative industries. Research Assistants will contribute to the Initiative’s research, programming, and community-building efforts by supporting the development of reports, publications, and other research

    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

  • Legal History Fellow

    Professor Mack is seeking a student to assist with the Program on Law and History to help organize the legal history workshop and other events. If you’re interested, please forward your resume to Kathy McGillicuddy at kmcgill@law.harvard.edu.

    October 22, 2026

  • Nonpartisan Election Protection Volunteer

    Sign Up to Be a Nonpartisan Election Protection Poll Monitor in Boston Sign up for a 3-hour poll monitoring shift at a high-priority polling site in Boston or elsewhere in Massachusetts, organized by the national, nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) coalition. Training: Equal Democracy Project and Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs is hosting an

    October 16, 2026

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