Looking for assistance and not sure where to turn? There are a number of student services departments who are happy to help. Learn more about each office, the services they provide, and how you can get in touch.
Looking for assistance and not sure where to turn? There are a number of student services departments who are happy to help. Learn more about each office, the services they provide, and how you can get in touch.
We work with students and administrative offices to create a community in which all students can achieve their goals at HLS and as future members of the profession. DOS hosts fun student events, and assists students with student life at HLS, including academic resources, personal concerns, wellness programs, and bar exam advising.
Dean of Students Office | WCC 3039
(617) 495-1880
dos@law.harvard.edu
DOS Homepage
The Graduate Program is responsible for the LL.M. (Master of Laws), S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science), and visiting researcher programs.
Graduate Program | WCC 5005
(617) 496-8210
gpinfo@law.harvard.edu
Graduate Program Homepage
We connect you with the people, resources and collections you need to be successful while you are here at HLS and beyond graduation. Our library holds the largest legal research collection in academia – and we have the experts to help you navigate it!
Harvard Law School Library
Langdell Hall
(617) 495-3455
Asklib.law.harvard.edu
Library Homepage
International Legal Studies (ILS) organizes events and programs related to international, foreign, and comparative law, including semester abroad, the joint degree program with the University of Cambridge, winter term international travel grants for writing or clinical projects, and the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship for summer work.
International Legal Studies | WCC 5005
(617) 384-5284
ils@law.harvard.edu
ILS Homepage
Recruit, select, and yield 560 of the most amazing law students in the world!
J.D. Admissions Office | WCC 5027
(617) 495-3179
jdadmiss@law.harvard.edu
We award and administer grants, loans, Summer Public Interest Funding, and the Low Income Protection Plan. We also provide counseling, guidance and resources to plan your finances while at HLS and beyond.
J.D. Student Financial Services
WCC 5027
(617) 495-4606
sfs@law.harvard.edu
SFS Homepage
We are the resource hub for creating excellent, engaged classrooms and community spaces across HLS, where the best of technology meets the excellence of the in-person teaching and learning tradition.
Learning Experience & Technology Team (LXI)
WCC Basement – ITS Help Desk
LXI Homepage
We help plan the curriculum, advise students on joint degree program options, administer the 1L reading group program and HLS writing prize program, and maintain the Handbook of Academic Policies.
Office of Academic Affairs
Griswold 2 South
(617) 496-1696
OAA Homepage
We advise, educate, and connect students who are seeking private sector careers and judicial clerkships.
Office of Career Services | WCC 4020
(617) 495-3119
ocs@law.harvard.edu
OCS Homepage
We oversee the academic clinical programs (open to 2Ls, 3Ls and LLMs) and HLS experiential learning requirement. We also administer the HLS pro bono requirement, support the Student Practice Organizations, and help students find volunteer pro bono placements in the community.
Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs | WCC 3085
(617) 495-5202
clinical@law.harvard.edu
OCP Homepage
We create opportunities for students to build community with each other by managing student organizations, student journals and HLS Amicus. We also develop and provide new programming for historically underrepresented and first-generation students.
Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging | WCC 3039
(617) 496-2573
ceeb@law.harvard.edu
CEEB Homepage
We specialize in public interest practice (government at all levels, nonprofits, public defense, prosecution, unions, and private public interest law firms). OPIA advisers are available to help you learn about career options and pursue opportunities as a student and beyond.
Office of Public Interest Advising | WCC 4039
(617) 495-3108
opia@law.harvard.edu
OPIA Homepage
Our office is responsible for ensuring students are meeting their degree requirements. We build the course schedule, oversee the catalog, administer course enrollments, exams, grade collection, and degree audits. We provide you with support throughout your time at HLS.
Office of the Registrar
WCC 4007
(617) 495-4612
registrar@law.harvard.edu
Registrar Homepage
The Center is especially focused on building resources to support the continuing development of upper-level J.D. students as academic, legal, and professional writers. Among these resources: group workshops, practical guides, and above all, one-to-one consulting and advising sessions.