Class of 2025

"I spent Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester working in Judge Saylor’s chambers at the federal courthouse in the Seaport, getting a (literal) front-row seat to the proceedings in federal district court," writes Ned Bless '25.

This interview by Hussain Awan '25 seeks to shed light on the stories of former HIRC clients who have transformed their experiences into opportunities for aiding others in similar situations

"For Emma LoMastro ’25, helping parents fight unfounded allegations of abuse and neglect that could lead to losing custody and other serious consequences is the highlight of her Harvard Law School education."

"The Legal Services Center is interested in hearing from people who are entitled to receive a free copy of their complete medical records but have not been provided with a free copy of their complete medical records."

Two students in the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program worked on the Detention Team, specifically focused on direct representation of detained immigrants, securing release from detention and supporting in asylum cases.

"We wanted people to tell us about their humanity, and about the way that the incarceration experience changed them," says Déborah Aléxis ‘25.

According to students in Harvard Law School’s Tax Litigation Clinic, helping indigent clients resolve their tax problems is as much about social justice as it…

"At the Housing Law Clinic, we’re constantly learning from our clients. Specifically, how can we rectify the broader systems underpinning these individual injustices?"

Harvard Law School’s Election Law Clinic filed an amicus brief last Tuesday in support of a lawsuit brought by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) against the state of New Jersey’s ballot design.

The Harvard Defenders held their annual Jack T. Litman Symposium on Friday, with a day-long agenda that endeavored to bring the voices of incarcerated people to campus through artistic expression.

Environmental advocates notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today of their intent to sue over the agency’s failure to respond to a request for…

Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation represents five families challenging Louisiana ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors…

"Through dedication, resilience, and the support of programs like DACA, I have come to embody the possibility that indeed, no obstacle is insurmountable for a determined heart. My journey from Mexico to Harvard Law School stands as a testament to the power of opportunity, education, and the enduring spirit of the immigrant dream."

"It’s more than an academic endeavor; it’s a chance to contribute to a global movement towards transparency, accountability, and justice," writes Hussain Awan '25.

"I came to law school to learn about how lawyers can support the environmental justice movement in its goals of intertwining racial justice with environmentalism and ensuring communities of color are not left behind," writes Eric Zhao '25.

In Clarke v. Wisconsin, the Harvard Law Election Law Clinic fought to restore voting power to Wisconsin residents – and won.

"It was a privilege to be a part of PLAP as a 1L and serve as a resource to a vulnerable population of incarcerated Massachusettsans," writes Reema Doleh '25.

In November, four members of the Global Food Donation Policy Atlas team went to Mexico City to further their work in assisting organizations working to reduce food loss and waste in Mexico.