There are some truly caring faculty who want to work with you on pushing the boundaries of the law - they are few and far between though.

Senseless reaching for the next best thing without any real purpose behind it. People are competing just to get the next prestigious internship, job, etc., and it causes a lot of needless toxic stress and anxiety.

If you get a full ride or good money to another T14, don't go here. The debt is not worth the name unless you are hoping for SCOTUS, which let's be honest - is a long shot.

No

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

Unbeatable alumni network, world class professors, and student body/ wonderful library

Sometimes narrowly focused on prestigious aspects of practice, such as appeals--not a lot of practical focus on trial work

I cannot overstate the value of the school's alumni network. It is truly a fantastic resource throughout your career.

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