I'd never lived in the snow before, and HLS shut down for a blizzard one of my years. Once I learned to wear thermal underwear every day between November and March, it was great.

The incredible, heaping, massive pile of debt that I'm saddled with.

If you can get in, it's probably worth it. If another very good school will give you financial aid, take it.

Yes

incredible opportunities; amazing teachers; access to everything you could need to succeed

1L classes are large and do not feel personalized; can be easy to get lost in the crowd

HLS is an incredible opportunity and opens doors throughout your career

Yes

The atmosphere is super cooperative, everyone is very smart and trying to succeed in this cut-throat profession.

The workload is a lot and expect to stay up multiple nights cramming for your exams!

I would tell them that by attending Harvard Law, they'll instantly become attractive to many top law firms and they can expect good career opportunities in the future due to HLS's prestige.

Yes

fantastic law school experience with endless opportunity. you're spending time learning how the law should function rather than just what the law currently is.

it can be intimidating when you realize the caliber of your classmates, and there is some clique mentality that you have to push through

the loans are absolutely not a joke. i wouldn't trade harvard for a lower tier firm, but if you have scholarships at a peer school, the harvard name is not worth a lifetime of debt.

Yes

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

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