Class Act
The Class of 2022 celebrated Class Day outdoors with friends and family, faculty and staff, and special guests.
The Class of 2022 reflects
Graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future.
Student Profiles
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‘I felt so strongly that this was the right place’
Jackson Beard, a graduating J.D. student, has had a passion for the law since she was 14
![Jackson Beard, wearing a pink blazer, sits on a bench outside a building on the Harvard Law School campus.]()
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Back to school
During an ‘exciting and gratifying year,’ Dionne Koller Fine LL.M. ’22, a tenured professor of law, became a student again
![Dionne Fine stands in front of flowering trees on the Harvard Law School campus.]()
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Championing the underdog
William Greenlaw ’22 has his sights set on the ‘least, lost, and left out’
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‘I was able to feel like I was making an impact’
Cara Mund hopes to leverage tenacity gained as an advocate — and 2018 Miss America — to influence public policy
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Family ties
Aiga and community inspire J.V. Langkilde, a graduating Harvard Law student from American Samoa
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A focus on empowerment
A social entrepreneur from Nepal, Jesselina Rana LL.M. ’22 focuses on human rights and women’s health
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Engaging in good faith discussion
Federalist Society President Jacob Richards reflects on his right-of-center experience at Harvard Law
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Service comes first
Tyler Patrick, a Marine shaped by Catholic social teaching, departs campus as ‘best of what Harvard Law School offers’
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2021-2022, in review
A look back through the academic year at Harvard Law, in pictures.
Words from the wise: Faculty give the gift of knowledge to soon-to-be graduates
In their ‘Last Lectures’ to the Class of 2022, Niko Bowie, Molly Brady, Stephanie Robinson, and Jon Hanson shared thoughts and offered advice that ran the gamut from sound to profound — with nods to oysters and surfing along the way.
Celebrating the Classes of 2020 and 2021
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Commencement, redux
On Sunday, May 29, 2022 the Harvard Law School Classes of 2020 and 2021 returned to campus to celebrate with friends and family.
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![Senator Elizabeth Warren speaking on stage with Elizabeth Papp Kamali.]()
‘Don’t spend your life doing things that don’t move your soul’
Speaking to Harvard Law’s Classes of 2020 and 2021, Elizabeth Warren offered advice and encouragement at a special in-person Commencement celebration
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Dispatches from the Classes of 2020 and 2021
A few of Harvard Law’s newest alumni recently told Harvard Law Today what they’ve been up to since they graduated (the first time), and offer a few words of advice for the Class of 2022 — and beyond.
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Reflections from the Class of 2021
Graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future.
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Reflections from the Class of 2020
As we close an unprecedented year, graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future of Harvard Law School.
Full 2022 Commencement Coverage
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‘Do justice, Class of ’22, do justice!’
Professor John Hanson speaks at Class Day 2022.
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‘Beware the urge to chase after other people’s dreams’
Kristi Jobson ’12 receives staff appreciation award from the Class of 2022.
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Harvard Gazette: Pursuit of joy starts with truth, Wu tells graduates
Boston mayor seeks to lead by example in Class Day address, recalling hard moments from her own life.
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Students honored with Dean’s Awards for Community Leadership
Several student award recipients were recognized at the 2022 Class Day ceremony on Holmes Field.
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Emily Chazen and Ivanka Canzius awarded Westfall Memorial Award
Chazen was recognized for her noteworthy leadership and dedication to building a close-knit community within Section 2, and Canzius was recognized for her tireless commitment to fostering community within Section 6.
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Kareem Carryl receives Righeimer Prize for student citizenship
Described as a “devoted champion of students’ interests,” Carryl is being recognized for his leadership as president of the Board of Student Advisers and for his academic mentorship, guiding 1L students through First-Year Legal Research and Writing Program.
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Brianna Banks named winner of Stuntz Memorial Award
The Stuntz Award recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to those principles while at Harvard Law School.
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Henry Beshar and Stacey Menjivar receive 2022 Clinical Legal Education Association Awards
The awards are presented annually to students from each law school for outstanding clinical coursework and contributions to the clinical community.
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