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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Courses 500+
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Student Organizations 90
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Student Journals 17
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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
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Inclusion and Belonging
An essential humanity nurtures our deeply connected community. Participate in all that HLS has to offer in a diverse environment of trust and mutual respect.
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Advising and Mentorship
It’s about commitment, empathy, and support. Most of all, advising and mentoring is about mutual inspiration. Explore opportunities on campus and for your career through the guidance and experience of the broader HLS community.
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Health and Wellbeing
Studying law is rewarding, but graduate studies can be stressful. From physical health and athletic activities to mental and emotional support, HLS offers resources for body, mind, and spirit.
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Student Services Offices
Whether you’re looking for information about academic support, health and well-being, accessibility, or assistance balancing school and family, you have resources.
“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!
HLS Students in the News
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Emily Berry, Divya Kumar honored with Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award
Emily Berry ’26 and Divya Kumar ’26 are the recipients of the 2026 Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, bestowed in memory of a beloved Criminal Justice Institute senior clinical instructor to honor students who exemplify her commitment to justice and superb client-centered representation.
May 26, 2026
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Best in class
Ahead of Commencement, read about several of the many outstanding students who make up the Class of 2026.
May 22, 2026
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Cordy McJunkins and Wesley Streicher receive Clinical Legal Education Association Awards
Cordy McJunkins and Wesley Streicher are the recipients of the 2026 Clinical Legal Education Association Awards, presented annually for outstanding clinical coursework and fieldwork.
May 22, 2026
HLS Announcements
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Teaching Fellow(s) for Travel Advocacy Workshop Fall 2026
June 1st, 2026 This Fall, Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. is looking to hire 2 Teaching Fellows to assist with the Winter Trial Advocacy Workshop, from September 7 to September 25, 2026, staggered between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm The main tasks are as follows: Trial Advocacy Workshop (For 2Ls and 3Ls): Work with an assigned Team Leader to support large and small group sessions. Large group sessions consist of 24 students and 8-12 guests (teaching faculty). Take attendance, oversee students’ video presentations and review, and support evening lectures and demonstration sessions. Support on-campus and off-campus mock trial sessions. Attend faculty orientations and answer guests’ inquiries throughout the workshop. Assist Professor Sullivan and the Workshop Coordinator with additional tasks as they arise. Eligibility/Other information:
June 1, 2026
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Apply for the Spring 2027 Semester in Washington Clinic and the State Department Internship Program
The application deadline for the clinic is August 14, 2026. Apply today through the online application process!
May 22, 2026
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Prof. Kaplow Hiring Summer Research Associates
Professor Kaplow is looking for research assistants, mainly for antitrust. Please send to Molly Eskridge (HA318A, meskridge@law.harvard.edu) the following information: (1) a letter indicating your area(s) of interest, relevant background, and amount of time available, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript (informal is fine), and (4) undergraduate and other transcripts (informal are fine) that
May 14, 2026
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RA needed to research race and food/agricultural policy
Trevor Findley, an attorney in the Food Law and Policy Clinic at HLS, is looking for somebody to help research the origin of several trade groups working on food and agricultural policy, and the historical evolution of their policy platforms. A law student is preferred but anybody interested in the history and/or influence of trade
May 4, 2026
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International Law Journal now accepting Fall 2026 student note submissions
The Harvard International Law Journal (ILJ) is accepting student note submissions until June 15th. Submissions should be original works about public or private international law or comparative law between 8,000 and 16,000 words (including footnotes). Current HLS students or 2025 graduates are eligible to submit at https://tinyurl.com/HILJnotes26.
April 28, 2026