Student Spotlights

A look at three of the 12 students who undertook projects as Cravath International Fellows in 12 countries this year.

The Harvard Law Review has elected Alex Zhao ’27 as its 140th president. Zhao succeeds G. Terrell Seabrooks ’26.

Omid Yeganeh LL.M. ’26 is interested in the ‘interstitial spaces’ of international law.

As we honor our veterans and service members nationwide, Harvard Law Today shines a light on just a few of those who have served on the road to Harvard Law.

West Point graduate Leah Foodman ’28 served as an Armor officer in the U.S. Army, managing tanks and cavalry operations.

Consumer Protection and Veterans Legal Clinic students help secure victories in class action suits.

An experienced Navy JAG and Harvard Law LL.M. student has defended sailors and Gitmo detainees and traveled the world advising on national and international law.

A former intelligence officer for the Air Force and Space Force now at Harvard Law says ‘democracy is worth fighting for.’

Esin Gumustekin combines her studies in law and medicine to tackle some of health care’s most difficult problems.

Dispute Systems Design Clinic alums Tanishk Goyal LL.M. ‘25, Lynn Monzer [HKS MPA ‘25], and Abby Elder ‘25 authored a report titled "Strengthening Somalia’s Seed Sector," on indigenous seed practices in the region.

This summer, Harvard Law students spent time in 12 countries, working as Chayes International Public Service Fellows with non-profit organizations and inter-governmental agencies.

Abigail Hinchman ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, recognized for her unwavering commitment to justice, deep sense of compassion, and exemplary client representation.

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.

Alexia Roberts ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Award, granted each year to a graduating student who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to public service.

Katie Angel is this year’s winner of the David Westfall Memorial Award, presented annually to a graduating student to recognize contributions to creating community within the first-year section and class.

Sarah Berton ’25, Martha Ball ’25 and Gabriel Eskandari ’25 are recipients of the 2025 Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Student Awards, presented annually to students from each law school for outstanding clinical coursework and contributions to the clinical community.

Tashrima Hossain ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award, celebrated for her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the Housing Law Clinic.

Eric Zhao ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award, which honors the late clinical professor and faculty director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.