Today Posts

Now retired from the Supreme Court, Anthony Kennedy ’61 evaluates current key issues and reconstructs some of his historic decisions.

Harvard Law’s Andrew Mergen explores the environmental laws, emergency powers, and cleanup duties that could haunt the Ghostbusters.

Tomiko Brown-Nagin reflects on her work as Radcliffe dean and as a leader of high-stakes University initiatives.

The largest donation in Harvard Law history will establish six new professorships

Learn how Scott Sanderson, a member of the Class of 2021, built his career with Conservation Law Foundation with the support of Harvard Law School's Public Service Venture Fund.

Scholars debate the escalating use of sanctions and tariffs in diplomacy and foreign policy, and find likely limits to effectiveness.

During a Harvard Law School panel discussion experts warn of threats to voting rights and election administration, while one former election official offers reasons for confidence.

At Harvard Law School’s Scalia Lecture, Jud Campbell argues that the founders affirmed existing rights while leaving much of their scope to politics.

A new collection of essays by Harvard Law School faculty reflects on the legal challenges and opportunities facing the United States as it marks its semiquincentennial

Harvard Law lecturer Duncan Levin explains how generative AI could collide with an old protection against self-incrimination.

Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar ’08 recounts her law career, Supreme Court interactions, and Harvard years.

Negotiator Erin Drake, a Wasserstein fellow, explains how she used her legal training to build consensus among league players and to win a landmark labor agreement.

In their new book “Supremacy,” Harvard Law professors Daphna Renan and Nikolas Bowie argue that Supreme Court decisions can undermine government by the people.

At Harvard Law School’s VthePeople conference, Jill Lepore recounted the lost history of constitutional and political conventions in the U.S.

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay LL.M. '82 S.J.D. '88 awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Scholars, legislators, and members of the public gather at Harvard Law School to debate a never-used path for amending the Constitution at the VthePeople conference

Harvard Law Professors Ruth Greenwood and Nicholas Stephanopoulos assess the recent redistricting battle and what could come next

These are some of the ways that Harvard Law School faculty members prioritize their well-being in a demanding profession.