This is your Harvard Law
An essential humanity nurtures our deeply connected community at Harvard Law School.
- Listening generously
- Examining our own preconceptions, and
- Participating in an exchange of ideas
Those principles are all part of a positive learning process.
Our students, staff, faculty, and researchers come from around the United States and all over the world. They represent nearly every background and lived experience. Each student who attains a place on this campus belongs here.
We may differ from each other in various ways—geographic, ideological, social and economic circumstances, and many others—but, crucially, what everyone at Harvard Law School shares is a dedication to excellence, making a positive impact in the world, and the fundamental pursuit of truth, law, and justice.
“I thought I was going to have to change a lot of things to be successful here, but the fact ended up being that I could authentically bring my whole self and still thrive [at Harvard Law School].”
—Kimberly Foreiter ’22
EDIB Events
Harvard University’s Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) shares University-wide events that focus on social justice, build community, and create a welcoming culture for historically marginalized identities.
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50 states plus D.C., Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico Represented 50
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Countries represented across JD and Graduate Programs 64
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Students of color in the JD student body 56%
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Student organizations 100+
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Harvard Guides and Toolkits
These guides and toolkits cover topics related to diversity, inclusion, and belonging to support the Harvard community in our shared pursuit of inclusive excellence.
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The Harvard Culture Lab
The Culture Lab is incubating ideas that seek to advance a culture of belonging at Harvard.
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Harvard Culture Lab’s Changemakers Series
Conversations exploring ideas, innovations, and inspirations as we build a culture of inclusion in higher education and beyond.
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Harvard Law School Shield
Our new shield design embodies inclusivity, reflecting Harvard Law School’s complexity, diversity, energy, character, and values.
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HLS Talks
Student-led, student-focused, student stories: HLS Talks is an open forum for sharing stories and connecting, not only as law students, but as individuals.
“It is crucial that those working in the law are reflective of the full diversity of our nation.”
Leah Plunkett ’06, Assistant Dean, HLS Learning Experience & Technology team