1. Update on ASW

    We are relieved that the situation in the Boston area today has come to a close. The no-travel advisories that were issued by law enforcement authorities earlier today have been lifted. Accordingly, Harvard Law School will reopen on Saturday morning at 6am. If you are able to travel to Cambridge, we would like to welcome you [...]

    . April 19, 2013

  2. Further Update on the ASW

    We have continued to monitor the events in the Boston and Cambridge area all morning and Harvard University remains closed at this time. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing uncertainty of the situation, we are asking that you cancel any travel plans you have today.  As events unfold, we will continue to send updates about programming [...]

    . April 19, 2013

  3. Status of the ASW

    We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Boston and Cambridge area.  Harvard University is currently closed.  We will send updated information about the status of the Admitted Students’ Weekend as soon as it is available, and a final decision will be made no later than noon today.  Please also watch the HLS homepage [...]

    . April 19, 2013

  4. Boston Marathon

    Patriots Day in Massachusetts is traditionally one of the highlights of the year in Boston.  The events that happened yesterday at the marathon were tragic and our hearts and our prayers go out to everyone who was there or had family there.   Many questions linger this morning.  As President Obama said, “Any responsible individuals, [...]

    . April 16, 2013

  5. Transfer to HLS

    Each year, HLS admits many students who have completed their 1L year at another law school. If you’re interested in applying to transfer, please complete our application (http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/jd/apply/transfer-applicants/transferapp.html) by July 1 and feel free to call our office with any questions. Best of luck!

    . April 15, 2013

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  6. Frequently Asked Question about the Wait List

    As spring has arrived, so have deposit deadlines at Law Schools.  The HLS JD Admissions Office is continuing to process applications on a rolling basis, but we have also begun the process of moving students to our wait list. I know that the offer of a spot on the wait list often generates questions and [...]

    . April 4, 2013

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  7. 1L Section Six and the Boston Debate League

    HLS students get involved in many things during their time here.  Much of their focus is on their preparation for their law career, but many of their activities are also community service based. Earlier this semester, Section 6 of the 1L class brought in high school students from the Boston Debate League to expose them [...]

    . March 28, 2013

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  8. An Alumni Perspective on the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic

    A recent HLS alum wrote the following note to Dean Minow. After hearing about it, I reached out to Nick to see if I could share his thoughts with you. He graciously agreed, so today I turn my blog over to Nick! My name is Nick McDaniel, and I’m a 2011 HLS graduate and a current Environmental Law [...]

    . March 15, 2013

  9. The Supreme Court at Harvard

    The doors to the east entrance of the Ames Courtroom were closed around 11 am with “NO ENTRY” signs posted outside.  Students, faculty and others entered the courtroom through the West staircase. As I was standing in the Admissions Office lobby, I realized what the fuss was about… outside my door stood Supreme Court Justice [...]

    . February 14, 2013

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  10. Holding

    The JD Admissions Office has been busy reading applications since October and we all have the paper cuts to prove it!  Since we have a rolling admissions process at HLS, some students have already received a decision about their application, while students who completed their applications later in the cycle are still being reviewed (and [...]

    . January 11, 2013

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  11. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Finals are almost over, the holidays are almost here and the end of 2012 has brought some wonderful news to the HLS campus. This week it was announced that six of this year’s Skadden Fellows hail from Harvard Law School. This fellowship is an amazing opportunity for students who are about to begin a career [...]

    . December 21, 2012

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  12. Veterans Day

    Hi everyone—Just a quick post in advance of the upcoming holiday weekend.  I want to take a minute to thank all of the U.S. military veterans and active duty servicemen who have served our country with honor and distinction.  Click here to learn more about a few “Battle Tested HLS students” Jessica

    . November 9, 2012

  13. Hurricane Update

    On Monday HLS was closed due to the hurricane.  Other than a lot of rain and wind, we didn’t see much of the storm.  However, our thoughts are with our colleagues and applicants along the East Coast who have been affected by the storm. As of right now, the LSAC offices are affected by the [...]

    . October 30, 2012

  14. Announcing the New HLS Interviewing Process

    HLS is somewhat unique in that our admissions process for the past few years has included a short, evaluative phone interview. That interview was an incredibly valuable part of the admissions process because it offered us the opportunity to actually speak with applicants and learn more about their passions, interests, and aspirations.  Last year I [...]

    . October 11, 2012

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  15. Waiting

    Waiting can be stressful.  And I know that as soon as you pressed submit on the LSAC website, you began to wait. While giving every application a complete read—by at least two people and sometimes as many as five—takes time, we do everything we can to take the mystery out of your wait.  The way [...]

    . October 10, 2012

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