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Obama covers well-known moments from that presidential campaign, such as the controversy that arose over his relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and lesser-known ones, such as a tense exchange with his then-rival Hillary Clinton on a tarmac.

Ais has been immersed in a blend of advocacy, legal scholarship, and community building.

From the battles of Lev Gleason to a Civil War battle that changed a nation

Few have looked at cities with as much care or creativity as Jerry Frug has.

Other views on the Trump administration All four professors quoted in “An Election for the History Books?” (Fall 2020 issue) offer the same apocalyptic,…

In the newly published “On Juneteenth,” Gordon-Reed presents a 360-degree view of the history leading up to the holiday and beyond, weaving in her perspective as a Black woman with Texas roots that run deep.

A Harvard Law School clinic works to overturn a federal policy in D.C. that advocates say leads to racial injustice and contributes to mass incarceration.

Jeanne Tai, who as a senior administrator at the HLS Graduate Program and International Legal Studies has deeply influenced the careers of thousands of lawyers and legal academics around the world, will retire on June 15 after 24 years at Harvard Law School.

The past year was among the hardest our Harvard Law School community has faced in recent memory. It was also one in which our students,…

Knowing that people with disabilities would be especially vulnerable during the pandemic to problems with healthcare access and other issues, the Harvard Law School Project on Disability turned its attention early on to COVID-related initiatives and advocacy.

The Harvard Law School Animal Law & Policy Clinic made a startling discovery about a USDA policy while working to promote better standards of care for primates in medical research facilities.

Graduating students share thoughts on their aspirations, challenges, and making the most of their HLS experience.

At commencement, Harvard Law School Dean John F. Manning ’85 praised graduates’ courage and spirit and commitment to service amid the pandemic and encouraged them to bring the same qualities to the hard work ahead of making progress against the “many problems” and “grave ills” this year has brought into sharp focus.

Keyon Lo LL.M. ’21 hopes to combine his legal and artistic skills to promote fairness and diversity

Class of 2021 members of Scales of Justice commemorate graduation with a performance of "Rivers and Roads"

Despite being remote for the 2020 - 2021 academic year, the Harvard Law School community managed to stay connected though a host of online activities, including lectures, student Zoom theme nights, global snack exchanges, and an occasional virtual dance lesson.

As this academic year comes to a close, graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future.

Paul Garvin was recognized by the Class of 2021 for her warmth, encouragement, and going “above and beyond to make Harvard Law School feel more like home.”

Nikolas Bowie ’14, the winner of the Sacks-Freund teaching award, imparts lessons he learned from another great teacher — his mother.

In her Class Day speech, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren congratulated graduating students and implored them to use their power to work for change because ‘the world needs you.’