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The framers of the Constitution didn’t want you to choose the president
September 16, 2024
Michael Klarman, an expert in American constitutional law and history at Harvard, says that early elites wrote anti-populism into the U.S.’ founding document.
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Truth in advertising, and now in politics
September 13, 2024
‘TrueViews,’ a new public opinion data tool designed by Harvard experts, could reduce political polarization by educating politicians about what their constituents actually believe.
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Speech is never totally free
September 12, 2024
Cass Sunstein suggests universities look to the First Amendment as they struggle to craft rules in the wake of disruptive protests.
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GALLERY: Back to school, then and now
September 12, 2024
As the school year gets underway, several students share their first day of school photos, past and present.
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An economic soft landing is very plausible — but not guaranteed, says Harvard Law expert
September 12, 2024
Daniel Tarullo, a law professor and former Federal Reserve Bank member, says interest rates are coming down, but maybe not the cost of groceries.
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Studying the law — and making it
September 11, 2024
Incoming Harvard Law students are serving their Boston-area communities while becoming a part of a new one.
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Truth in advertising, and now in politics
September 11, 2024
“TrueViews,” a new public opinion data tool designed by Harvard experts, could reduce political polarization by educating politicians about what their constituents actually believe.
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Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era?
September 11, 2024
According to a new paper by a team of science historians, more was known at mid-20th century about the dangers of human-caused climate change.
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Ultra Processed: How Food Tech Consumed the American Diet
September 10, 2024
CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to…
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Designing a Culturally Responsive Negotiation Curriculum for SEGA: Insights from the Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program
September 10, 2024
The Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program (HNMCP) recently wrapped up a 12-week initiative to create a culturally responsive negotiation curriculum for the SEGA Girls’…
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VIDEO: 2024 orientation recap
September 6, 2024
Harvard Law Today presents a video recap of orientation activities as the school welcomes 700 new incoming students to campus.
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During a series of fireside chats, accomplished graduates representing an array of career paths and legal fields shared words of wisdom for law students and budding lawyers.
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New year, new friends
September 4, 2024
Harvard Law Today introduces you to a few incoming members of the Harvard Law School community.
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Gallery: Welcome to HLS!
August 29, 2024
In the spirit of connection and celebration, Harvard Law Today shares highlights from Orientation 2024.
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Harvard Law welcomes first generation students
August 28, 2024
Interim Dean John Goldberg, Professor Glenn Cohen, and Roop Patel ’25 welcome first generation students to Harvard Law School at the annual First Class dinner.
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Historic Massachusetts law to support veterans signed into law – with help from LSC students
August 28, 2024
Three students in the Veterans Law and Disability Benefits Clinic—David Paul ’24, Basundhara Mukherjee ‘24, and Nathan Lowry ‘24—provided important testimony to state legislators…
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For the first time in Massachusetts history, tenants will have the opportunity to seal an eviction record, following years of legislative advocacy by a coalition…
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Goldberg to incoming students: ‘Each of you belongs here’
August 27, 2024
During an address at Sanders Theatre, interim Dean John Goldberg welcomed 700 new J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. students to Harvard Law School.
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‘All people should be able to lead a dignified life’
August 22, 2024
Human rights lawyer Susan Farbstein on law’s ability to promote justice—and shape public understanding…
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A plan for all seasons
August 22, 2024
Every time of the year in Cambridge has something to offer, and Harvard Law School wants to help you make the most of it.
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Thrifty thrills: Spend less, experience more
August 21, 2024
Whether you are looking for something to do by yourself or with a friend, indoors or outdoors, Harvard Law Today has you covered with some fun — and frugal! — ways to spend your free time