HLS in Focus

We just heard from another one of our great transfer students, 2L Virginia Farmer, who writes about her experience applying for a transfer.

“I wanted to transfer law schools after my 1L year because I was really interested in studying international legal issues, and the school I was attending did not offer a very comprehensive international law program.’

“I set my sights on HLS because I knew that they had one of the top international law programs in the country. Of course, I was not deterred by HLS’s impressive reputation and incredible career opportunities.  The application process was fairly painless. I found it quite easy to compose a personal statement convincing the admissions committee of my desire to go to Harvard!’

“While HLS offers a challenging and rigorous academic schedule, I have not once regretted my decision to transfer here. My favorite thing about being a member of the HLS community is that I am constantly receiving invitations to lectures or panel discussions involving some of the most notable intellectuals of our time. I was very pleased to attend a lecture by Amartya Sen, whose works I had read in almost every undergraduate class, in my first month at Harvard. A few weeks later I was sitting in on a talk given by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Before attending HLS I could only dream of the opportunity to see these greats in the flesh.’

“My best advice to other students looking to transfer to HLS is to let your personality shine through your application.  While your 1L grades are definitely important, the personal statement should not be overlooked– it is a great place to standout.”