Student Spotlights

Matthew Pekoske, a lieutenant commander with the U.S. Coast Guard, is hoping his time catching drug smugglers will translate to stopping cyberattacks.

After a near fatal helicopter crash Rachel Anderson J.D./M.B.A. ’26 is determined to live life to its fullest.

As a Chayes Fellow, Izza Drury ’24 drafted a complaint to the UN Committee against Torture on behalf of a survivor seeking international protection in Greece.

Meet a few of the freshest faces on campus, from J.D. candidates to LL.M. students.

As we approached midsummer, several Chayes International Public Service Fellows offered updates on their projects abroad.

Harvard Law Today caught up with several family members of 2023 graduates on Commencement Day to hear what the day means to them.

Scenes from Harvard Law School Commencement 2023.

The Class of 2023 reflect on the meaning of commencement as they look ahead to a new chapter, and look back on the moments of camaraderie, community, and hard work they’ll carry with them as they embark on their journeys.

The Dean’s Awards for Community Leadership recognize a number of graduating students for their exceptional commitment to the Harvard Law School community.

A selection of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2023 were recognized for their contributions during the Class Day ceremony on May 24.

Poluru, a joint J.D./M.B.A. student from Chicago, Ill., has been awarded the 2023 Righeimer Prize, an honor that celebrates a graduating student in recognition of exceptional citizenship within Harvard Law School community.

For several years — during and after his law studies at the University of Buenos Aires — Francisco Balbín LL.M. ’23 worked in the Public…

Barbara (Babs) Tsao ’23 and Irene Kwon ’23 are the recipients of this year’s Westfall Memorial Award, which recognizes a student or students with outstanding contributions to creating community within their first-year section and class.

As he prepares to graduate, Rehan Staton gives thanks for sacrifices by his dad, brother, and help from pals, professors — and Tyler Perry.

Alex Ropes is the recipient of the third annual Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, for his commitment to justice and superb client-centered representation at the Criminal Justice Institute.

On the first day of class during her first year at Harvard Law School, Kiese Hansen noticed something interesting on her Zoom screen — another woman with the same surname.

Ricardo Jimenez Solis ’23 is the recipient of the 2023 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award.

Molly Crane J.D./M.P.P. ’23 is the recipient of the 2023 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award, in recognition of her dedication to uplifting those…

Stephanie Perez ‘23 is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award, honored for her steadfast devotion to protecting the most vulnerable in society while addressing systemic injustice.

As members of the Class of 2023 prepare to graduate and become world-class advocates, leaders, and change-makers, a few share their wisest words of wisdom.

Katie Martinez ’23 and Ben Rankin ’23 are the recipients of the 2023 Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Awards.