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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2026 Cravath International Fellows
A look at three of the 12 students who undertook projects as Cravath International Fellows in 12 countries this year.
February 19, 2026
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Alex Zhao elected 140th president of Harvard Law Review
The Harvard Law Review has elected Alex Zhao ’27 as its 140th president. Zhao succeeds G. Terrell Seabrooks ’26.
February 18, 2026
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Harvard Law School’s newest Rhodes Scholar
Omid Yeganeh LL.M. ’26 is interested in the ‘interstitial spaces’ of international law.
January 8, 2026
HLS Announcements
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Call for Student Note Submissions: Harvard Journal on Legislation
The Harvard Journal on Legislation (JOL) is currently accepting submissions for our Winter print edition (Vol. 64.1). Submissions should be 10,000-15,000 words (including footnotes). Please email submissions in Word and PDF format to hlsjol@mail.law.harvard.edu with the subject line [Last name, First name, JOL Student Note]. The deadline to submit is 11:59 pm on May 27,
April 3, 2026
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Goldsmith Summer Research Assistant – Presidential Law & History
Professor Goldsmith is looking for a Research Assistant for this coming summer (2026) to work on questions of presidential law and history and related-topics. The position can be part time. Please send your resume, transcript and statement of interest to Deema Qashat (dqashat@law.harvard.edu).
April 2, 2026
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A Note from the Petrie-Flom Center
Faculty Director Professor I. Glenn Cohen will be on leave and away from Harvard next year, thus the formal Petrie-Flom student fellowship program will pause for the 2026-2027 academic year. There are still many great ways for students to get involved with the work of Petrie-Flom. We list opportunities in our newsletter and advertise for RAs
April 2, 2026
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Professor Hanson Seeking Summer Research Assistance
Professor Hanson is seeking research assistance on a variety of writing projects–mostly law review articles–this summer (and potentially beginning sooner). Interested Harvard Law students should email Professor Hanson their CV as well as a statement of interest (including relevant experiences and skills and their availability between now and late August). Please email those to hanson@law.harvard.edu
March 30, 2026
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Required Summer International Travel Pre-Departure Sessions
These sessions are mandatory for students planning to travel abroad during summer for HLS credit and/or with Harvard funding (including Student Financial Services loans and Summer Support for Public Interest). Choose one: Tuesday, April 14 OR Thursday, 4/16 at 12:20pm in Milstein East B. For more details about international travel requirements, see: https://hls.harvard.edu/ils/opportunities-abroad/international-travel-procedures/.
March 27, 2026