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“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.

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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

“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!

HLS Students in the News

HLS Announcements

  • Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition

    Each year, Notre Dame Law School sponsors a writing competition on the topic of legal ethics. All students with an interest in legal ethics are invited and encouraged to participate. This competition is open to all law students at US and Canadian law schools. Requirements: Submissions: All entries should be submitted to: Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics

    February 5, 2025

  • Postdoc Fellowship Foundations of Private Law Call for Applications

    PROJECT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF PRIVATE LAW POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, 2025 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PURPOSE: The Project on the Foundations of Private Law is an interdisciplinary research program at Harvard Law School dedicated to scholarly research in private law. Applicants should be aspiring academics with a primary interest in one or more of property, contracts, torts,

    February 4, 2025

  • Harvard Club of New York Foundation Child Advocacy Fellowship

    The Youth Advocacy & Policy Lab (Y-Lab) invites you to apply for the Harvard Club of New York Foundation Child Advocacy Fellowship, given annually to a 1L or 2L interning at a non-profit or government agency located in New York City or New York state.  The successful applicant must demonstrate a commitment to social justice/public interest work and must secure an internship

    February 3, 2025

  • HKS Fellow Timothy Massad seeking RAs

    Timothy Massad, Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, seeks Research Assistants to assist with research on topics pertaining to financial sector innovation, including (i) the regulation of digital assets, including in particular stablecoins as well as tracking the changes that may be implemented by the Trump Administration and

    January 31, 2025

  • The Basics of Blockchain Workshop

    Registration is required for this event. Date and Location February 10, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET Taubman 520, Allison Dining Room The Digital Assets Policy Project is pleased to once again sponsor a hands-on workshop covering the basics of Web3. This was extremely popular when offered in 2023 and 2024. No previous background

    January 31, 2025

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