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Harvard Law School · Est. 1982

About Us

The Harvard Federalist Society is a group of conservative and libertarian law students.

Our chief goal is to foster balanced and open debate on the fundamental principles of individual freedom, limited government, and judicial restraint. We seek to promote awareness of these principles at Harvard Law School and beyond. Membership is open to all HLS students.

Read our chapter constitution (PDF)

Our Principles

Our Principles

01

Freedom

The state exists to preserve freedom.

02

Limited Government

The separation of powers is central to our Constitution.

03

Judicial Restraint

It is the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.

Harvard Federalist Society speaker event

What We Do

Our activities

Each term, we organize a wide range of activities—from speeches and debates by noted legal scholars and political figures to informal social events. Our chapter hosts:

  • Speaker events with conservative and libertarian scholars and judges
  • Debates on current disagreements in the legal field
  • Social events for members throughout the year
  • Academic and professional support for members

Get Involved

Whether you are a student, alumni, or potential sponsor, we would love to connect with you.

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