Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School is the law school of Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1817, it holds the distinction of being the oldest law school in continuous operation in the United States.

The school enrolls approximately 560 students per class in its three-year Juris Doctor program, making it one of the largest among the top ranked law schools. Beyond the JD degree, Harvard Law School also grants Master of Laws and Doctor of Juridical Science degrees. The institution maintains the world's largest academic law library and a faculty of more than 100 full-time members.