Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu is Harvard Law School’s 2026 Class Day Speaker
Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu ’12 will deliver remarks to Harvard Law School’s Class of 2026 during Class Day on May 27.
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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Felipe Lobo Koerich ’26 receives the David Westfall Memorial Award for Community Leadership.
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Three graduating Harvard Law students from different traditions fostered dialogue and connections by organizing an interfaith dinner.
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Harvard Law Professor Christine Desan says that the debate about presidential control of America’s central bank is a threat to Congress’ money-making power.
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James Morrison ’26 is the recipient of the Frank S. Righeimer Jr. Prize for Student Citizenship.
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Patrick Healy ’26 receives the inaugural Dean’s Community Impact Award.
Cases in Brief Faculty discuss some of the most notable cases in the history of the Supreme Court
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