Harvard Law School

Meet Elise Colin: The New Harvard Defenders President for 2026–2027 Term

Mar 30, 2026

Elise Colin has been elected president of Harvard Defenders for the 2026–2027 academic year, positioning her to lead one of the nation’s most established student-run criminal defense clinics at a time of continued scrutiny over access to justice for low-income defendants. Founded in 1949, Harvard Defenders operates as a student-practice organization within Harvard Law School,…
At 24, Derrick Parker, A First-Generation College Student Graduated From Prestigious Harvard Law School

May 12, 2024

Derrick Parker, a 24-year-old African American student hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, has achieved a significant milestone in his academic journey by graduating from Harvard Law School, one of the most esteemed law schools in the nation. His achievement, which first made headlines in 2021, garnered attention and praise nationwide, with Parker himself proudly sharing…
Harvard Law Faculty Share Favorite Law-Related Movies and Characters

Mar 14, 2024

Amid 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Harvard Law Today delves into the cinematic world of law, seeking insights from members of the Harvard Law School faculty on their favorite law-related movies, TV shows, and characters. Reflecting on the intersection of law and cinema, Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor, shares her fondness for the…
Harvard Law School Rolls Out Tuition-Free Opportunity Fund To Enable Some JDs To Attend Law School For Free

Feb 6, 2024

Harvard Law School has announced an initiative that aims to alleviate the financial burden for some incoming law students. Starting this fall, students with the highest financial need will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious institution tuition-free, thanks to the newly launched Opportunity Fund. Traditionally, the cost of law school tuition has posed a…