Testimonials
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"I joined the Bureau because I didn't feel like a semester would give me enough meaningful exposure to litigation practice. As a result of the two-year commitment, I've been able to get involved in more complex cases, such as jury trials, and to develop more meaningful relationships with clients."- Anna Ferrari
"What's so great about the Bureau--and what sets it apart from other clinicals--is that it's not only a chance to practice law, but also an opportunity to run a law firm. It's an opportunity to work, really work, for an institution that you helped define. That's very satisfying."- Ben Sauter
"The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau provides an unparalleled legal experience. Students develop oral and written advocacy skills, work within a community of amazing and diverse students, and most importantly, provide meaningful and immediate assistance to clients who might not be able to obtain legal representation without our services."- Elena Medina
"I passionately believe that the Bureau has been the most powerful part of my legal education. It is the best program at Harvard Law School in terms of providing legal services to low-income individuals; offering litigation experience; and meeting talented, dedicated, and compassionate students and attorneys."- Lam Ho
"I feel like being at the Bureau definitely brings civil procedure to life, and also makes you feel like an actual lawyer for the first time in your career."- Lisa Burnett
"On the day that first semester grades were released, I was able to tell a client that she would be receiving unemployment benefits at last. I sat back and reflected on the frenzy over GPAs and the MyPlan system, and realized how little it mattered--my client would finally be able to buy her kids some Christmas presents, and set to rest some of the sadness from the holiday she'd spent without money and without a job."- Kate Buzicky
"I love the Bureau because of the sense of community it offers. It's also been an amazing experience serving on the board and realizing that students have the ability to shape the present and future of the Bureau. There is also a great thrill in winning cases that you initially thought unwinnable."- Kim Harbin