1. A note from the new Assistant Dean

    Hello and Greetings from Cambridge!  I am excited to introduce myself as the new Assistant Dean and Chief Admissions Officer for Harvard Law School.  When I wore my cap and gown back in 2007, I knew that my HLS degree would open up a world of possibilities for my career.  My friends and classmates were headed off [...]

    . February 2, 2012

  2. Program Highlight: One Day’s Work

    One Day’s Work is Harvard’s student funded fellowship program. You may not have heard of it because, despite a strong start (http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2007/06/21/big-law-summer-associates-asked-to-give-back/), in the past few years it has been less than successful. We have energetically revamped the program this year, because we are confident that it will be a meaningful addition to the Harvard [...]

    . January 17, 2012

  3. January Admissions Update: What is a “Hold”?

    This week we sent out our first set of “hold” e-mails.  We know many of you who received these emails have questions about what this means for your chances to be admitted to Harvard Law School.  Essentially, the “hold” status is our way of saying that although we’ve reviewed your application, we are not quite [...]

    . January 6, 2012

  4. When the phone rings…

    …answer it.  Professionally, if possible.  And not while washing your hands at work. These are some lessons I’ve learned from HLS and my legal career thus far. As I write this, I am still reeling from having received my Army JAG duty assignment a few hours ago.  With advice from several extremely gracious HLS alumni [...]

    . December 6, 2011

  5. Taking Risks at HLS

    As budding lawyers, none of us are comfortable with failure. When I was thirteen, I ran for Student Government Vice President of Welsh Valley Middle School. After a hard-fought campaign, I came in last place and decided to never again run for elected office. And when I was accepted to HLS, I felt like I [...]

    . November 28, 2011

  6. HLStudents

    We’ve just launched our new student profiles website! Take a look at HLStudents to learn more about Harvard Law School from our students.

    . November 22, 2011

  7. Veterans at HLS

    A wonderful article was published this week about some of the veterans who are currently attending Harvard Law School. Veterans share their experiences in the military and at HLS

    . November 15, 2011

  8. Fall Admissions Update

    A brief look out the windows of Austin Hall today reminds me that the fall is here. There is a gigantic oak tree with yellow and orange leaves that are just starting to collect on the ground below. However, there’s really no need to look out the window to realize the fall is upon us; [...]

    . November 9, 2011

  9. Where the True Magic Happens

    It is a Thursday. I’m trying to taking advantage of some free time and get ahead on my Evidence reading. Then I get an email popup with the following subject line: “Does anyone know how to create a non-profit corporation in New York State?” My first reaction was to laugh. Who does things like this? [...]

    . October 21, 2011

  10. Fall in Cambridge

    You know it is fall in Cambridge when: 1. The temperature can be 77 one day and 57 two days later. 2. You can sustain yourself on the free swag/food provided during on campus fairs/events/meetings. 3. The HLS tunnels begin to resemble a busy city street on rainy days. 4. U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice [...]

    . October 4, 2011

  11. Welcome to HLS!

    Welcome to campus to all the new students! Orientation for 1L students started last Friday, and continued throughout the Irene-drenched weekend (besides the storm, the weather has actually been great for the Class of 2014’s orientation). Orientation included community service opportunities, a food-truck lunch and field games, as well as, most importantly, opportunities for our [...]

    . September 6, 2011

  12. Transfer application

    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/j…) by July 1 and feel free to call our office with any questions. Best of luck!

    . June 10, 2011

  13. Comparing LRAP’s: Starting to think like a Lawyer

    As many of you travel the country to various admitted student programs over the next few weeks, you’re bound to hear lots of new law school terminology being bandied about (and you aspiring “gunners” know what I’m talking about). But one term is much more important than the others – LRAP. LRAP’s, or Loan Repayment [...]

    . April 1, 2011

  14. 1L Job Search

    Hi, again! I thought that I’d post in a bit more detail how the 1L job search works here at HLS. In November, you can select an advisor in both OPIA, the office that covers public interest advising, and OCS, the office that covers private sector employment and clerkships. This advisor is your go-to person [...]

    . March 11, 2011

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  15. Quick Note on Intramural Sports and Gym Life at HLS

    For those of you who came to the Admitted Applicant Program this past weekend, I hope you checked out Hemenway during your time on campus. Hemenway is an incredible, state-of-the-art facility right on the HLS campus that has separate floors for weights and cardio, locker rooms, multiple squash courts, a great basketball/volleyball court, and a [...]

    . March 9, 2011

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