There are 2,025 students enrolled in Harvard Law School - 1,784 JD and 241 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 22 compared to last year. Harvard Law School is much bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 579 students newly enrolled to the law school - 262 men and 310 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.84 in 2022 to 0.85 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.86 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.95 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.88 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.85 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 1 in 2022 to 7 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
8,872
816
483
96
579
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
563
257
305
1
0
2023
561
259
301
1
0
2024
561
273
287
1
0
2025
558
260
295
3
0
2026
579
262
310
4
3
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Harvard Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 2,025 students enrolled, of which 1,784 are J.D. students and 241 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 88.10% at Harvard Law School.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Harvard Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
1,907
1,747
160
2023
2,029
1,758
271
2024
2,031
1,797
234
2025
2,003
1,769
234
2026
2,025
1,784
241
Harvard Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Harvard Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 8.52% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.11% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 21.8% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 6.5% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.11% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 5.66% of the student body.
White students comprise 53.14% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Harvard Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 53.14%.
Among students of color, Asian students (21.8%), Hispanic students (8.52%), Black or African American students (6.5%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 53.14%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Harvard Law School J.D. Enrollment by Race Chart
J.D. Enrollment by Race and Year
The following analysis shows how racial and ethnic diversity among J.D. students has evolved across class years. Over the course of their legal education, the representation of different racial and ethnic groups reflects the school's commitment to building an inclusive student body. The distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics.
Hispanics: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 44 (7.6%) in JD1, 41 (6.9%) in JD2, and 67 (10.97%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (0.35%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a stable enrollment with an average of 21.81% across class years across class years, with 126 (21.76%) in JD1, 134 (22.56%) in JD2, and 129 (21.11%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 50 (8.64%) in JD1, 20 (3.37%) in JD2, and 46 (7.53%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a stable enrollment with an average of 0.11% across class years across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.17%) in JD2, and 1 (0.16%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 37 (6.39%) in JD1, 36 (6.06%) in JD2, and 28 (4.58%) in JD3.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 298 (51.47%) in JD1, 345 (58.08%) in JD2, and 305 (49.92%) in JD3.
Overall, the distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics. Analyzing these trends provides insight into the school's efforts to build an inclusive student body and foster a diverse educational environment.
J.D. Enrollment by Race
Total
JD1
JD2
JD3
Total
1,784
579
594
611
Hispanics
152 (8.52%)
44 (7.6%)
41 (6.9%)
67 (10.97%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 (0.11%)
2 (0.35%)
0
0
Asian
389 (21.8%)
126 (21.76%)
134 (22.56%)
129 (21.11%)
Black or African American
116 (6.5%)
50 (8.64%)
20 (3.37%)
46 (7.53%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 (0.11%)
0
1 (0.17%)
1 (0.16%)
Multiracial
101 (5.66%)
37 (6.39%)
36 (6.06%)
28 (4.58%)
White
948 (53.14%)
298 (51.47%)
345 (58.08%)
305 (49.92%)
Unknown
74 (4.15%)
22 (3.8%)
17 (2.86%)
35 (5.73%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Harvard Law School is 51.47%. The percentage of African-american students is 8.64% with 50 students and the percentage of Asian students is 21.76% with 126 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Harvard Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
2 (0.35%)
0
2
0
0
African-American / Black
50 (8.64%)
15
35
0
0
Asian
126 (21.76%)
51
75
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
44 (7.60%)
24
20
0
0
White
298 (51.47%)
144
150
1
3
Two or More
37 (6.39%)
18
18
0
1
Race Unknown
22 (3.80%)
12
10
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
365 faculties and 33 law librarians work for Harvard Law School. With the 2,025 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Harvard Law School
365
33
6 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Massachusetts Law Schools
167
10
6 to 1
Public
59
5
6 to 1
Private
180
11
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 211 men (57.81%) and 154 women (42.19%) faculties teaching/advising students at Harvard Law. By employment status, 203 full-time and 162 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
339
347
369
377
365
Full-time
184
186
203
203
203
Men
104
103
115
114
108
Women
80
83
88
88
95
Other
0
0
0
1
0
Part-time
155
161
166
174
162
Men
95
109
104
105
103
Women
60
52
62
68
59
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 33 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Harvard Law School.
