Learn more about the law school admissions process and HLS community through our online resources and events this fall. See below to learn how you can connect with HLS, and be sure to register in advance where appropriate.
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J.D. Admissions Events
Fall 2023
Navigating Law School Admissions: Live Podcast Tour
After three seasons, Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson, the deans of admission at Yale Law School and Harvard Law School, are taking their podcast, Navigating Law School Admissions, on the road. They’ve partnered with law firms to host live events in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Los Angeles this fall. Join them in a city near you as they provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions — direct from the source.
JDP and Transfer Admissions Events
Interested in participating in Junior Deferral Program (JDP) or Transfer application information sessions and events? Visit our program pages to learn more.
J.D. Admissions Information Session
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Meet the J.D. Admissions Team
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J.D. Admissions Blog
For insight, stories, and updates from the J.D. Admissions Office at Harvard Law School, visit our blog.
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JDP Reflections: The Varied Roles of a Teacher
–Mohini Tangri ’24 During the second semester of my junior year, I decided to apply to Harvard’s Junior Deferral Program. I was excited and nervous — I didn’t know what my chances were, and I also wasn’t sure what I would spend my two gap years doing if I got in. But in June of
May 1, 2024
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Transcending Borders: The Story of a Dreamer at Harvard Law School
Embarking on a journey to Harvard Law School was a path I never could have imagined as a child. The decision to move to the United States at the age of seven marked the beginning of a profound transformation. From squeezing our entire lives into a single cramped room, fearing the constant threat of deportation,
April 25, 2024
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Student Voices: The Section Committee Experience
“Community” is a common buzzword in the law school admissions world. I once feared it was only a buzzword (a reasonable thought, I think—warmth and coziness aren’t traits I’d normally associate with a massive amalgam of type-A personalities). But as a prospective student, HLS convinced me that I might actually find community here. And as
March 26, 2024
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Student Voices: Debunking the Cold Call Myth
“Mr. Reichard, please tell us the facts of the case.” It was my first day of law school and my first class in civil procedure. It was 4:00 p.m. on the dot and the students of Section 5 had just sat down. There was no “welcome to civil procedure, my name is Professor Charles, and
March 21, 2024
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Announcing Dates for the 2024 Junior Deferral Program (JDP) Application Cycle
This year, the Junior Deferral Program (JDP) application will open on May 1, 2024. The application will be available on the Junior Deferral Program website. We invite you to get started on your application components before the application officially opens. In particular, we encourage you to reach out to your recommenders early so they are
March 18, 2024