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Housing in Cambridge
Student Activities
Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services
News and Announcements

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You Belong at HLS

“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.

  • Courses 500+
  • Student Organizations 100+
  • 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

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!

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HLS Students in the News

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    Class of 2025 students honored

    A number of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2025 have been recognized for their contributions, honored for their outstanding leadership, citizenship, compassion, and dedication to their studies and the profession.

    May 27, 2025

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HLS Announcements

  • Prof. Jack Goldsmith Seeking RA for Conflict of Laws Casebook Revision

    Professor Goldsmith is looking for a Research Assistant to help him in Fall and early winter revising the Conflict of Laws: Cases and Materials, Eighth Edition casebook. Having taken a class in conflicts is very helpful but not necessary. Please send resume, transcript, and statement of interest to dqashat@law.harvard.edu by Friday, August 1st.

    July 16, 2025

  • Harvard Law School Writing Fellow Application  

    Harvard Law School Writing Fellow Application   The Harvard Law School Writing Center is accepting applications from upper-level J.D. students for Writing Fellows positions. Writing Fellows support other HLS students in one-to-one writing consultations, participate in programming to develop their expertise as writers and writing consultants, and ultimately build valuable skills central to the study and

    July 16, 2025

  • Research Assistant for Professor Steven Shavell

    Professor Steven Shavell seeks a research assistant on a general project concerning the death penalty. If interested, please submit your resume, a copy of your HLS transcript, and information about your availability over the summer to Matt Hunt at mhunt@law.harvard.edu.

    July 11, 2025

  • Research Assistant for Professor Steven Shavell

    Professor Steven Shavell seeks a research assistant for help on a general project concerning damage assessment. If interested, please submit your resume, a copy of your HLS transcript, and information about your availability over the summer to Matt Hunt at mhunt@law.harvard.edu.

    July 8, 2025

  • Clinical Fellow Opportunity at Health Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School

    The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) is calling for applications for a Clinical Fellow at its Health Law and Policy Clinic. Are you a passionate JD ready to drive change in health law and policy? The Health Law and Policy Clinic is seeking a Clinical Fellow! You’ll work on critical projects to

    July 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