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Student Life

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Housing in Cambridge
Student Activities
Inclusion, Belonging, and Student Services
News and Announcements

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You Belong at 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 Gonzalez 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

DOS-CEEB Office

From Orientation through Commencement, Dean of Students and Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging (DOS-CEEB) 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-CEEB!

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HLS Students in the News

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HLS Announcements

  • 2026-2027 Henigson Fellowship Application Now Open

    The Human Rights Program is pleased to announce that the application for the 2026-2027 Henigson Fellowship is now open. The post-graduate fellowship is open to Harvard Law School graduates only. The application deadline is on March 16, 2026. Prospective applicants must email HRP Associate Director Abadir M. Ibrahim (abibrahim@law.harvard.edu) before March 2, 2026, to discuss

    January 27, 2026

  • RA Position for Leah Plunkett

    Leah Plunkett, Meyer Research Lecturer on Law, is searching for a research assistant, 2-4 hours per week, to support (1) research on child influencer laws, state social media and related online safety & privacy laws (with a focus on youth and families), and pending federal privacy statutory reform, and (2) research into the legal, historical,

    January 26, 2026

  • RA – Prof. Lessig (Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction archives & NotebookLM)

    Professor Lessig is looking for RAs ideally with experience in Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction archives, as well as NotebookLM. We will be building Notebooks containing as much of the Reconstruction source material as we can secure. You ideally (1) have worked with the archives, (2) have experience with moving and manipulating large data files, and (3)

    January 26, 2026

  • RA position with Marianna Yang

    Marianna Yang is seeking a Research Assistant for Spring 2026 to help research beneficial impacts of medical-legal partnerships (MLP) and gather persuasive data relied upon historically to support developments of MLPs. The RA will also assist in integrating this research with the successes of an existing MLP between the Family Justice Clinic and a local

    January 22, 2026

  • Kenneth I. Juster International Fellowship

    The Kenneth I. Juster International Fellowship provides HLS J.D. students with the opportunity to pursue experiential learning opportunities abroad for three to eight weeks during the summer after their 1L or 2L year. Applications are due on Sun, 3/15. Visit: https://hls.harvard.edu/ils/international-fellowships-and-grants/kenneth-i-juster-international-fellowship/, and reach out to ils@law.harvard.edu with any questions.

    January 20, 2026

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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