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

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

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

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

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