Harvard Law School’s beautiful campus — with lush greenery and many buildings with different architectural styles, from Austin Hall to Gannett House to the stately columns of Langdell Hall — provides great backdrops for Class Day and Commencement photos. And don’t forget about other special spots, including the World Sculpture.
5. Austin Hall
The arches! The stone!
![Two women and two men wearing graduation caps and gowns and holding their diplomas. They're standing outside under the archway of a building, smiling and being silliny.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/commencement-photospot-austin.jpg)
4. WCC archways
A perfect frame.
![Two students wearing graduation caps and gowns pose under the arch of a building.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2019_05_30_Commencement-2019_MStewart_0049-scaled-1.jpg)
3. Langdell steps
The steps on either side of the majestic Langdell Hall provide an excellent location for group photos.
![Large group of graduates wearing caps and gowns and holding their diplomas and standing on steps.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2017_05_25_Commencement_MStewart_767-scaled-1.jpg)
2. Harvard Law School backdrop
This has become a favorite since being introduced several years ago. Updated this year with the new shield! You can find it in the lobby of the WCC.
![Students wearing graduation caps and gowns stand in front of a Harvard Law School fabric backdrop while other students take their pictures. Other students waiting to take their photos.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2019_05_30_Commencement-2019_MStewart_0101-scaled-1.jpg)
1. Harvard Law School stone benches
Located on either side of Pound Hall, the benches are the top photo spot. Get there early — there’s usually a line on Commencement Day!
![Three couples, one woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, pose with a young girl at a stone sign that reads: Harvard Law School.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2019_05_30_Commencement-2019_MStewart_1143.jpg)
![A man wearing graduation cap and gown and holding a diploma gets his rega;ia fixed by his father and mother. They're standing outside behind a stone bench that reads: Harvard Law School.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2018_05_24_Commencement_2018_MStewart_832-1.jpg)
![Two women wearing graduation caps and gowns and holding purses pose on top of a stone bench that reads: Harvard Law School.](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2018_05_24_Commencement_2018_MStewart_816.jpg)