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An award-winning paper cowritten by Harvard Law Professor Jared Ellias explores the rise and risk of private credit.
The Rule of Law
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.
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See 2026 Commencement Day scenes of graduating students, faculty, and staff.
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Harvard Law School’s 2026 Commencement celebrations began on May 27 with the Class Day program on Holmes Field where the Class Marshals addressed their classmates with words of heartfelt congratulations and reflection.
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A number of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2026 were recognized for their contributions during the Class Day ceremony on May 27, honored for their outstanding leadership, citizenship, compassion, and dedication to their studies and the profession.
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Students from the Class of 2026 provide reflections on their time at Harvard Law School.
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