Clinical and Pro Bono Programs

In clinics, students take direct responsibility for representing clients in actual cases/matters under the supervision of our HLS clinical faculty and instructors who are expert practitioners in their fields.

• Clinics
• Clinical Curriculum
• Applications and Forms
• Funding

Student Practice Organizations (SPOs) are run by a student board and provide opportunities for practical legal experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney. 

While students do not receive academic credit for volunteering with SPOs, their volunteer hours can count towards the pro bono requirement. All JD students, including 1Ls, and LLM students are welcome and encouraged to participate in SPO practice.

Harvard requires all J.D. students to contribute at least 40 hours of legal pro bono work as a condition for graduation. Many students choose to fulfill this requirement through clinical work. 

Our hope is that by giving back to the community, our graduates will develop a lifelong commitment to using their education and skills to contribute to the public good.

• Pro Bono Requirement
• Forms