Harvard Law School On-Campus Housing

For students who enjoy the convenience of being close to all of the campus activity as well as a short walk to the classrooms and Langdell Library, HLS offers a limited but diverse array of on-campus residence hall communities. Residents of on-campus housing enjoy the active social environment and the opportunity to meet other students outside their sections, as well as in other years and programs. Approximately 33% of all HLS students live in on-campus housing, nearly 40% of the 1L class and 50% of the LL.M. program. The options include traditional single-occupancy dormitories, spacious suite-style housing, a converted hotel, and a few upscale returning student apartments. All residences operate on a 9-month contract, require no deposit, are fully furnished, and include heat, hot water, and  electricity, as well as local and University telephone service. 

Gropius - Shaw, Story, Ames, Dane, and Holmes Hall

Gropius is the name given to fiver interconnected dorms - Ames, Dane, Holmes, Shaw, and Story. Gropius is traditional dormitory-style housing with approximately 20 residents per floor with common lounges, and shared kitchens and bathrooms. As of The Summer of 2012, Shaw and Story will be newly renovated and have new furniture. Ames, Dane, and Holmes Hall have not yet been renovated and do not have the new furniture and finishes that Shaw and Story Halls have. View a gallery of images of Non-renovated Gropius Rooms on Flickr; View a gallery of images of the mock up for the Renovated Gropius Rooms on Flickr

Hastings Hall

Hastings Hall, the oldest residence hall at HLS, consists of 56 suites accommodating 97 residents in five townhouse-style entryways. Hastings is often said to have the most "Harvard" style of the residence halls with it's castle-like exterior, bay windows with built-in window seats, non-functioning fireplaces, and bead board wood trim. . View a gallery of images of Hastings Hall on Flickr

North Hall

North Hall, a converted hotel, consists of 112 single furnished rooms with air conditioning, full-size beds, and private bathrooms. North Hall is located two blocks north of the Law School campus.  View a gallery of images of North Hall on Flickr

HLS Apartments

1637 Massachusetts Avenue, 3 Mellen Street, and Baker Hall are three Victorian period houses that were renovated as upscale apartment-style housing. There is a wide-variety of apartment types and layouts, ranging from single studios to a 7-student apartment house.  View a gallery of images of HLS Apartments on Flickr