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5 Tips for High Schoolers Thinking About Law School

August 2, 2018

We get a fair number of inquiries from students who are thinking about law school in high school, or even earlier. You do not need to have it all figured out right now, but here are a few tips from our office if you think law school might be of interest to you in the future.

Admissions Officers: Tina Lagerstedt and Courtney McMann

July 31, 2018

Continuing our series introducing the J.D. Admissions Team to you, here’s our two admissions officers, Tina and Courtney.

Honing in on Human Rights Dreams: Advising and Mentoring at HLS

July 23, 2018

I had huge expectations for Harvard Law School, but I did not expect to receive so many critical pieces of advice from now cherished advisors – all within my first semester.

The GRE @ HLS: Five Reflections on Year One

July 16, 2018

It’s summertime in Austin Hall, but we know many of you are thinking ahead to the 2018 – 2019 cycle. One question we’ve heard a lot this summer: How did the GRE pilot shake out in 2017 – 2018?

Associate Director: Odeviz Soto

July 9, 2018

Odeviz Soto, Associate Director of Admissions, helps ensure that each application is processed and reviewed properly, and that each applicant finds out our decision in a timely matter.

The Front Office: Alessandra Luedeking and Ralph Vieux

July 2, 2018

We’re in the front office on the second floor of Austin Hall. Here, we handle all external communications from applicants, admitted students, and visitors – email, phone, and in-person. We introduce Harvard Law School and make it accessible by responding to questions and unpacking the application process.

Back from New York and D.C.!

June 27, 2018

The folks I met in D.C. and New York this week asked some excellent questions, and I appreciated the opportunity to share more about Harvard Law.

Hello from the New Assistant Dean!

June 25, 2018

I am delighted to return to Harvard Law as the new Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer. I graduated from HLS in 2012. During my time as a student, I participated in the Board of Student Advisers and the Women’s Law Association, danced in the Parody, and led the Journal of Law & Gender.

Meet the J.D. Admissions Staff
Meet the members of our team in Austin Hall.

June 22, 2018

Inside the Black Box: The Admissions Process

June 7, 2018

This post is part of a series that will help to demystify the black box of HLS Admissions. In this post, you will learn more about the application review process.

Getting to Know You: Memme Onwudiwe

November 7, 2017

Memme Onwudiwe is a 2L at Harvard Law School. Born in Xenia, Ohio to Nigerian and Ghanaian parents, Memme graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015. At HLS, Memme is involved with the Harvard Innovation Lab, the Harvard African Law Association, and more. In this post, Memme speaks about the opportunities for students throughout Harvard University.

2015-2016 Exam Copies

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