Research on trauma-sensitive schools offers timely insights
A new report from Boston University confirms the transformational benefits of a trauma-sensitive school culture as developed by the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative at HLS.
HLS Authors: Selected Alumni Books Summer 2020
From new takes on famous figures from American history to the stories of lesser-known figures, including two who resisted fascism in war-torn Europe and went on to become the authors’ parents
Landmark SCOTUS ruling affirms Native American rights in Oklahoma and bodes well for tribal rights going forward, says Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson, the Oneida Indian Nation Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, discusses the latest Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, a landmark for Native American rights that resolves decades’ worth of legal argument.
Supreme Court adopts Harvard Law professor’s reasoning in milestone DACA decision
Harvard Law Today spoke with Professor Benjamin Eidelson about the legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s surprising ruling on DACA and what the decision means moving forward.
Office of Clinical and Pro Bono programs recognizes six students for outstanding work
This year, the Harvard Law School Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs has recognized six students from the Class of 2020 for their outstanding clinical and pro bono work.
Stevenson: “We have to find ways to create more equality, more opportunity, more justice”
This year’s commencement speaker, renowned public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson ’85 urged HLS graduates to keep their hopes intact and work to change the narratives that sustain inequality.
Students honored at Harvard Law School 2020 Virtual Commencement
During HLS’ virtual commencement ceremony, a number of graduates were recognized for their outstanding leadership, citizenship and dedication to their studies.
Jordana Arias receives staff appreciation award
Jordana Arias, program administrator of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, received the Suzanne L. Richardson Staff Appreciation Award during Harvard Law School’s Virtual Commencement on Thursday, May 28.
D Dangaran ’20: “When someone experiences harm, I want to be there to help”
D Dangaran ’20, this year’s William J. Stuntz Award winner, intends to focus on gender issues and transformative justice long-term.
Machteld van Egmond LL.M. ’20: A physician-researcher with a curious mind turns to the practice of law
A physician-researcher, Machteld van Egmond LL.M. ’20 explored the intersections among empirical science, law, and medicine during her LL.M. year at Harvard Law School.