Harvard Law School

Our students and their loved ones showed up through rain and shine to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Class of 2026. Congratulations, graduates!

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During Class Day celebrations this Wednesday, Harvard Law students were joined by friends, family, and loved ones on Holmes Field as we honored the achievements of the Class of 2026.

Graduating J.D. student Jett Watson ’26 has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award.

Jett Watson honored with the David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award - Harvard Law School Jett Watson ’26 is the recipient of the 2026 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award.

Micael Ben Guzman ’26 is the recipient of the 2026 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award for an extraordinary commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to disadvantaged communities.

Micael Ben Guzman wins the Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award
 - Harvard Law School Micael Ben Guzman ’26 is the recipient of the 2026 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Service Award.

For graduating J.D. student and Stuntz Memorial Award winner Jordan Hoogsteden ’26, the name of the game is harm reduction.

‘The name of the game is harm reduction’ - Harvard Law School Jordan Hoogsteden ’26 receives the William J. Stuntz Memorial Award for Justice, Human Dignity, and Compassion.

Cordy McJunkins ’26 and Wesley Streicher ’26 are the recipients of the 2026 Clinical Legal Education Association Awards, presented annually for outstanding clinical coursework and fieldwork, and for contributions to the clinical community.

Cordy McJunkins and Wesley Streicher receive Clinical Legal Education Association Awards
 - Harvard Law School Cordy McJunkins and Wesley Streicher are the recipients of the 2026 Clinical Legal Education Association Awards, presented annually for outstanding clinical coursework and fieldwork.

This morning, the Harvard Law School Office of Public Interest Advising announced increased funding for graduates pursuing public interest internships and careers.

Beginning with members of the class of 2026, the Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) program will increase stipends and other resources designed to support public interest lawyering. Additionally, effective this year, the Summer Public Interest Funding (SPIF) program will increase funding for 2L students pursuing public interest opportunities during their summers.

"The PSVF and SPIF initiatives are catalysts that empower our talented students and graduates to serve communities around the country and the world. I am incredibly proud of their work and of our school’s commitment to legal practice in service of the public interest,” said Dean John Goldberg.

Harvard Law School expands resources for public interest work - Harvard Law School Harvard Law School's Office of Public Interest Advising has announced increased funding for graduates pursuing public interest internships and careers.

Tabitha Escalante ’26 is the recipient of the 2026 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award, honored for her outstanding dedication to advocating for those involved in the criminal legal system.

Tabitha Escalante wins the Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award - Harvard Law School

A Harvard Law expert on financial regulation argues that greater oversight is needed of wager-on-anything prediction markets, given the risk of insider trading and rising gambling problems.

The need for clear regulations for prediction markets — Harvard Gazette Greater oversight is needed of wager-on-anything prediction markets given the risk of insider trading and worsening of gambling problems.

A car crash in his home state of Oklahoma left him with a severe spinal cord injury. Now, Reo Hayashizaki '26 plans to work in health care law helping hospitals make transformative decisions.

Reo Hayashizaki is making his own way - Harvard Law School A devastating accident redefined Reo Hayashizaki’s life and purpose.