I like the Harvard name the best, as it's the best school.

It is a tough school, and a lot of smart people are there.

You should study hard and be responsible and organized to survive.

Yes

The professors and (most) of the students are amazing. It's very easy to find a professor to connect with and build a strong relationship with for future references/recommendations. The administration is committed to student success.

It's very easy to get lost in the masses because the school is one of the biggest law schools in the country. Each incoming 1L class is 500+ students, and then there are a lot of non-JD students too. You really have to look out for yourself and reach out to resources because the number of students means that resources are only available upon request. Old money feel wasn't great either.

Despite its size and old money feel, I wholeheartedly recommend the school because it will be only the beginning of an amazing legal (or non-legal) career.

Yes

Your classmates will be brilliant and your professors will be the best in their field.

The school is expensive and the weather could be better.

Take advantage of all the events put on by Harvard and HLS in particular. When you're practicing, you won't have time to explore.

Yes

Excellent academics, great professors, but the best part is the brilliant, friendly students.

Not much to say here - there is something for everyone.

First year can be tough, but get excited because it will likely be a great three years.

Yes

A solid legal education, and an environment of brilliant people.

A high pressure, high anxiety environment that can leave you with nightmares.

Think long and hard before signing 20 years of student loan payments.

Yes

The students are the best in the nation, without question.

The atmosphere is much better to students than it used to be.

It is the best law school in the nation, without question.

Yes

The classes at HLS are taught by some of the most impressive professors in the world.

Sometimes feels too big. Can get lost if not careful.

It is a great place to go to law school.

Yes

Name recognition, challenging atmosphere, extracurricular activities, campus, ability to cross enroll in other schools

Competitive atmosphere, difficulty of enrolling into preferred classes, availability of professors, professors who don't teach the nuts and bolts and then give issue-spotter exams

It's expensive and challenging, but has overall been worth it to me given the doors it opens and the respect it commands in your career.

Yes

It's Harvard, excellent employment opportunities and you will always belong to that institution

Too much Harvard. They keep saying you are the smartest

It is the gold standard of legal education. Law firms generally consider Harvard grads to be more pragmatic

Yes