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Housing in Cambridge
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Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services
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You Belong at HLS

“If we have a critical mass of people saying ‘yes, I worked my tail off, but I also had a lot of fun, and I was in an environment where I found my niche, I found good friends, I built lasting relationships, and I was part of a community’? That’s a win to me.” 

Stephen Ball ’10, Dean of Students, HLS

Studying law is a collaborative endeavor at Harvard Law School. We work together to create a student-centered environment in which learning is inspiring, transformative, and supportive. We know you will strengthen the HLS community and we want you to be strengthened by it.

Our goal is for you to thrive in every aspect of your experience at Harvard Law School.

  • Courses 500+
  • Student Organizations 100+
  • Student Journals 17
  • Clinics, Externships & SPOs 47

Housing in Cambridge

Your life at Harvard Law School unfolds within a major research university, giving you access to a world-class campus: unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theaters, enriching extracurricular activities, and a wider community of diverse and engaged students.

You have access to everything Harvard has to offer.

[HLS] taught me so much about friendship, inclusion, what the law is, and what the law should be.”

 —Jessica Zhao ’22

Student Activities

Walk into any gathering of an HLS student organization and you’ll encounter a remarkable spectrum of life experiences and perspectives. You will find your people.

Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services

“There’s a huge support system that’s here to help you.”

—Nicholas Gozales JD ’24

“The [HLS] community has been a place where I’ve really found not only a voice, but a sense of companionship and friendship that I’m going to miss and cherish for the rest of my life.”

—Emily Chazen ’22

Dean of Students Office

From Orientation through Commencement, DOS staff are here to support you. Whether you have a quick question, a more serious personal or academic concern, or just need guidance or support, contact or stop by DOS!

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HLS Students in the News

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    Class of 2025 students honored

    A number of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2025 have been recognized for their contributions, honored for their outstanding leadership, citizenship, compassion, and dedication to their studies and the profession.

    May 27, 2025

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HLS Announcements

  • Teaching Assistants for Professor Stephen Sachs

    Prof. Stephen Sachs is seeking additional teaching assistants for his Civil Procedure course in Fall 2025. TAs will be available to 1L students for individual questions and occasional office hours; they will also organize a review session at the end of the semester. Attending occasional class sessions (held W/Th/F 8:30–9:50) is welcome but not required;

    June 12, 2025

  • Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Legal Department Independent Clinical

    An independent clinical opportunity is available in the Legal Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for the Fall 2025 semester.  Depending on the needs of the Legal Department and the student’s interests, general responsibilities are likely to include research, analysis and the preparation of written legal advice for various business units.  The student will likely

    June 2, 2025

  • Graduate Student Associate, First-Year Seminar Program

    Job Summary The First-Year Seminar Program at Harvard College delivers a diverse array of educational experiences to students through seminars taught by faculty across a variety of Harvard Schools. The Program provides students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members in an ideal setting for intellectual and academic exploration. Reporting to the Director

    May 21, 2025

  • JOLT Student Note Competition Now Open

    The Harvard Journal of Law & Technology (JOLT) is excited to announce its Student Note Competition for the 2025–26 academic year for publication in Volume 39, Issue 1! Submissions should engage with novel issues at the intersection of law and technology. Topics may include, but are not limited to, biotechnology, cybercrime, space law, entertainment and

    May 16, 2025

  • Teaching Fellow – Fall 2025 Business Negotiation Course of Professor Coakley

    Teaching Fellow Role and Responsibilities: The Business Negotiations course will meet once per week (Wednesdays 6-9pm) and will be comprised of no more than 24 students. TF responsibilities will include attending class, helping facilitate some activities in class, reading and providing comments on student journal submissions, assistance with student communications and other administrative tasks. TFs

    May 15, 2025

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HUHS Announcements

  • Flu Vaccine Coverage

    The Harvard University Student Health Program provides coverage for the flu vaccine. Here’s where and how you can get your shot covered…….

    October 20, 2023

  • Update your mailing address

    Update your mailing address Don’t miss out on any correspondence regarding your health or dental insurance. Be sure to keep your mailing address. Most students can update their local/mailing address directly through my.Harvard. If you are unable to update your address via my.Harvard, please contact your Registrar’s office to request the changes. Once the update……

    February 6, 2023