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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

  • LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic seeking interns for J-term to edit Transgender Decarceration Manual

    LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic is seeking law student interns to spend 10 hours per week during J-term to edit our forthcoming Transgender Decarceration Manual. This is a fully remote role with extremely flexible hours. Students will be supervised by Clinical Instructor Deborah Lolai. To apply, please email Deborah Lolai at dlolai@law.harvard.edu

    December 18, 2025

  • Seeking RA for research on safety net programs

    Julie McCormack is seeking a Research Assistant starting in January 2026. The role is to assist with research on safety net programs such as TANF, SNAP and Social Security from initiation through current changes. Some familiarity with safety net programs is preferred. To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to jmccorma@law.harvard.edu.

    December 18, 2025

  • Research Assistant on Project on the American Use of Expert Witnesses

    Posted on behalf of Professor Bazerman I am a Professor at HBS working on a book on problems associated with our adversarial use of expert witnesses.  I am not a lawyer and can use legal assistance.  I would like to hire an HLS student as an RA to check my summaries of legal issues, identify

    December 15, 2025

  • Clinical Fellow, Health Law and Policy Clinic, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation

    About the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation pursues more equitable, just, and sustainable health and food systems by supporting clients, community partners, and movements with legal expertise and policy advocacy. As a clinical program, we educate students to become skilled, innovative, and thoughtful health and food

    December 9, 2025

  • Massachusetts Public Banking Spring 2026 Independent Clinical

    This internship is an opportunity for an HLS student to learn about state government, gain experience drafting legislation and building political consensus, chart the key power players in state-level policy work, and contribute to the formation of a groundbreaking public bank.

    December 3, 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