Schlesinger Library collection offers scholars a closer look at Lani Guinier's work on voting rights, race, education, and ...

Is the Supreme Court in crisis, and if so, how can it be fixed? On Wednesday, three distinguished Court-watchers from across the ideological spectrum debated these questions at a recent Harvard Law ...

Sherif Girgis, a constitutional law scholar and philosopher, will join the Harvard Law School faculty, effective January 1, 2027.

Which of these voices prevail could have a profound impact on the way we work, play, and live in the coming years, argues Zittrain, the George Bemis Professor of International Law and a professor of ...

The philosophy of the American Journal of Law and Equality, launched by three Harvard Law School professors four years ago can partly be traced to a pivotal moment for one of its founders, former ...

Podcasts are a great way to engage with the scholarship and legal conversations at HLS. These podcasts are hosted or produced by HLS faculty, staff, and students. Listen to Conversations from Harvard ...

Caitlin J. Halligan, Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals, was born in Xenia, Ohio in December 1966. In April 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul nominated Judge Halligan to the Court of Appeals, and the ...

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What is the Veterans Law and Disability Benefits Clinic? Clinics in a Minute featuring Nathan Lowry ’24 and David Paul ’24 Students in the Clinic work to protect the rights of veterans and their ...

In September 2026, we were thrilled to welcome back nearly 200 alumni and friends back to campus for the Celebration of Latino Alumni (CLA). This powerful weekend brought together graduates spanning ...