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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.

Sydney Veatch ’24 is the recipient 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.

Christine Desan, the 2024 recipient of Harvard Law School’s Albert M. Sacks-Paul A. Freund Award for Teaching Excellence, congratulated the nearly 800 graduating students and thanked them from the bottom of her heart for the honor.

“Seize your newfound power, your influence, your hearts, and your expertise and put it to good use,” United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland urged graduating Harvard Law School students at the 2024 Class Day ceremony.

Kamille Bernard ’24 and Lea Kayali ’24 are the recipients of the 2024 Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, bestowed in memory of the beloved Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) senior clinical instructor to honor students who exemplify her commitment to justice and superb client-centered representation.

Brenna Phillips ’24 has been awarded the 2024 Righeimer Prize, an honor that celebrates a graduating student in recognition of exceptional citizenship within the Harvard Law School community.

Harvard Law Today invites you to take a look back at some notable campus moments, from move-in to the month of May.

Morgan Carmen ’24 was named the winner of the 2024 William J. Stuntz Memorial Award for Justice, Human Dignity, and Compassion.