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Dean's Welcome
HLS combines genuine excellence and wonderful diversity on a scale that is unmatched anywhere. No law school has done more to shape law or legal education. The unique strength of our community is that it brings together, from around the world, so many exceptionally talented people of different backgrounds, lived experiences, interests, ambitions, approaches, methodologies, and perspectives.
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HLS at a Glance
1817
Xem xổ sốFounded in 1817, Harvard Law School is the oldest continuously operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world.
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Approximately 1,990 students attend HLS each year:
- 1,750 J.D. students
- 180 LL.M. students
- 60 S.J.D. candidates
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Xem xổ sốThe faculty includes more than 100 full-time professors and more than 150 visiting professors. The curriculum of more than 260 courses and seminars covers a broad range of traditional and emerging legal fields.
Meet Our FacultyThe HLS Experience
The HLS Experience
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Our Faculty
Leading specialists in every subject area
Learn more about HLS FacultyOur Faculty
Leading specialists in every subject area
The centerpiece of the HLS experience is working directly with scholars who shape the landscape of American and international law. Beyond the classroom, students provide critical support to faculty producing cutting-edge research and influencing the development of the law and of societies around the world.Learn more about HLS Faculty -
Programs of Study
A guide to approach particular subjects and potential careers
Explore Programs of StudyPrograms of Study
A guide to approach particular subjects and potential careers
HLS faculty developed Programs of Study to guide students through their three years at law school. The Programs of Study are also a tool for better coordination and collaboration between faculty members and reflect the best advice from faculty about how to approach particular subjects and potential careers.Explore Programs of Study -
The Clinical Experience
Hands-on Learning
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Hands-on Learning
The Clinical Legal Education Program is one of the most important and valued aspects of a Harvard Law School education, confirming our commitment to providing our students with the best possible educational experience.Explore Clinical and Pro Bono Programs -
Employment After Graduation
Over 500 employers recruit on campus at HLS each year
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Over 500 employers recruit on campus at HLS each year
Upon graduation, roughly 60–65 percent of HLS graduates enter private practice, about 20 percent enter judicial clerkships, and about 10–15 percent enter public interest or government work, business and industry, academia, or other unique pursuits.Continue Reading -
International Scope
Opportunities to serve communities around the world
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Opportunities to serve communities around the world
With students coming from more than 70 countries to study here and with hundreds of current students going abroad each year to work, study, engage in research, or advocate for change, HLS is truly a global crossroads.Explore International Legal Studies -
Public Service
Guaranteed funding for public interest work
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Guaranteed funding for public interest work
HLS strongly promotes public service. The school guarantees funding for summer public interest work, and over 480 JD students received funds to work throughout the U.S. and in 44 foreign countries in 2014. The Office of Public Interest Advising provides comprehensive services to students pursuing public service careers.Continue Reading
HLS Directory
HLS Directory
The HLS directories can help you find a particular member of our staff, faculty, or student body as well as contact information administrative departments. You can also find resources on our world-class research programs and clinics.
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Student Life
Xem xổ sốAt HLS, a wide variety of extracurricular activities complement and enrich the classroom and clinical experiences. Whether exploring professional interests, serving the public, or merely socializing, students engage in an enormous range of activity on the HLS campus beyond the classroom. At present, there are more than 100 student organizations and journals at HLS. Student organizations based on social, political, service, or professional interests plan workshops, panels, concerts, networking opportunities, and conferences for almost every day of the academic year.
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A Global Network of Alumni Leaders
