Applying to HLS as a Military Service Member
Each year, there’s a thriving community of military veterans here at Harvard Law School. There are typically 75+ military veterans and active service members in the J.D. program, including commissioned
HLS Application Toolkit
The J.D. Admissions team knows how much work goes into preparing your law school application. We compiled the application resources, information, and advice from across our website to help you
Student Spotlight: Jonathan Zhangxu ’26
“I, more than my peers, understood the mission of the American military” After witnessing state-controlled government in China, including its human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities, Jonathan Zhangxu
Student Spotlight: Ann Vodhanel Preis LL.M. ’25
“I had not appreciated how seriously the military takes leadership and team building” From a ‘hippy dippy’ childhood with war-protesting parents, Lt. Cdr. Ann Vodhanel Preis LL.M. ’25 is now advising
Student Spotlight: Lindsay Gabow ’27
“I want to make sure that we have venues for the free exchange of ideas” Lindsay Gabow ’27 is considering a public service legal career with a focus on protecting
Military Law School Applicants: Application Office Hours – 11/18/24
One more event to add to our fall line-up! Come join us and Yale Law Veterans Association to talk about law school, applications, and more. No need to register, but
Student Webinar: Applying to HLS with Military Experience 10/29/2024
Are you curious to hear from current HLS students who share a background with you? Join us at this webinar featuring current students at HLS with military experience. This webinar
Student Spotlight: Phoebe M. Kotlikoff ’24
“I loved the idea of helping to integrate this community” The legal underpinnings of integrating submarine service led Phoebe M. Kotlikoff MPP/JD ’24, one of the first female U.S. Navy
Student Voices: Advice for Military Service Members
So you’re wrapping up your military service and trying to think about what comes next. Over the protests from your fellow servicemembers applying for their two-year vacations — sorry, I