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At the end of April, dozens of human rights clinicians gathered in Cambridge to share ideas, forge friendships, and build resilience and hope in their…

During a discussion led by Harvard Law School Professors Richard Lazarus and Jody Freeman, a panel of legal and government experts addressed the prospects for U.S. climate law over the next five years.

Harvard Law School visiting fellow Afrooz Maghzi shares insights on women’s struggles for equality and democracy in her home country of Iran.

Harvard Law expert Ari Peskoe explains how new federal energy rules might impact how Americans tap into the electricity grid and predicts legal challenges from opponents.

Unsung heroes from across Harvard Law School were celebrated on April 2 as part of the annual Support Staff Award Ceremony.

Three major events, including a 2024 Psychedelics Bootcamp, will be hosted over summer by the interdisciplinary effort that reaches across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Divinity School.

Harvard's Institutional Voice Working Group, taking up the specific question of whether and when Harvard as a University should speak on matters of social and political significance, provides a roadmap in its new report.

Ten Harvard Law School staff members — seven individuals and one three-person team — received the 2024 Dean’s Award for Excellence on May 15 for their workplace contributions that embody the spirit of excellence within the Harvard Law School community.

Faculty members share the books they’re looking forward to devouring, from classic Italian literature to birds and dinosaurs, and even a Led Zeppelin biography.

Harvard Law Today features a selection of the books showcased at campus events throughout the spring semester.

If you want fame, Cass Sunstein says, it typically requires some of both — and is no pure meritocracy.

One journey behind them, grads pause to reflect before starting the next.

Robert Clinton ’24 discusses delivering the Graduate English Address at Harvard University Commencement.

Larry Bacow J.D./M.P.P. ’76, Harvard University president emeritus, was awarded an honorary degree along with five other recipients at this year's University Commencement exercises.

Even a surprise afternoon rain shower and a move to hold Harvard Law School's Commencement Day exercises indoors didn't put a damper on the spirits of graduates and their guests on Commencement Day.

Harvard Law School Commencement festivities kicked off on May 22, as graduates celebrated Class Day, featuring remarks by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Halaand.

In his Commencement address to the Class of 2024 on Thursday, Harvard Law School Interim Dean John C.P. Goldberg shared his gratitude for all that the 804 graduating J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. students had achieved so far – and implored them to continue to use their talents to foster a brighter future.

Members of the Harvard Law School Class of 2024 reflect on their time at HLS and share messages to their classmates as they look ahead to next steps.

A selection of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2024 were recognized for their contributions during the Class Day ceremony on May 22.

Pamelyn Bennett, event operations coordinator at Harvard Law School, receives the Suzanne L. Richardson Staff Appreciation Award

Bolatito “Tito” Morolake Adetula ’24 is the inaugural winner of the Yvonne L. Smith Award. This award recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated an exemplary dedication to supporting other students throughout their time at Harvard Law School.