Faculty Scholarship

Professor Bruce H. Mann argues that American colonists were fighting to uphold English legal traditions

Born in ancient thought and forged through revolution, the idea that no one is above the law has been tested in every era — including our own. Harvard Law faculty weigh in on this fundamental legal concept.

Recovering democratic practices and values likely depends in part on an organized opposition and an active civil society, says Harvard Law Professor emeritus Mark Tushnet

Harvard Law experts discuss recent U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court officials.

New laws are urgently needed to address “brain rot” content aimed at minors, argues Harvard Law expert Leah Plunkett

Harvard Law School faculty members feature prominently on the Social Science Research Network's latest list of the 50 most-cited law school faculty, according to the latest data from the research platform.

Laurence Tribe ’66 outlines his unique and colorful process for preparing for oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court

Mark Wu explores the challenges and opportunities ahead for America’s global relationships as Harvard’s Henry L. Stimson Professor of Law.

Cass Sunstein’s new book, ‘Imperfect Oracle,’ explores the promising prospects and clear limits of AI.

Lecturer on Law Miranda Means explains why trick-or-treaters shouldn’t be spooked about IP rights — but why infringers should beware.

Mariana Pargendler uncovers the unexpected forces that shape corporate law around the world

Recent works from Algorithmic Harm to How to Age Better Online

Jill Lepore’s new book, a history of the U.S. Constitution, explores the consequences of its effective unamendability

According to environmental and energy law expert Ari Peskoe, the public is paying for the energy infrastructure used to power Big Tech.

Josh McDaniel of Harvard Law’s Religious Freedom Clinic argues that religious plaintiffs help secure secular rights.

David Wilkins ’80, faculty director of the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession, has been named a ‘market shaper’ by Financial Times and RSGI, in recognition of how he has ‘promoted study of the development of the profession as a discipline in itself.’

Martha Minow, the 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard, received a prestigious 2025 Burton Award for academic excellence at a gala in Washington, D.C.

Professor Kenneth W. Mack ’91, the Lawrence D. Biele Professor at Harvard Law School and affiliate professor of History at Harvard University, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.