Just as our renowned faculty and tailored content are integral to the learning environment, so too are our accomplished participants. To foster meaningful peer learning, admission to a Harvard Law School Executive Education program is selective. Please visit our specific program pages to ensure your background and responsibilities are aligned with the program’s goals.
The Admissions Committee admits qualified candidates on a rolling, space-available basis. For most in-person programs, the application deadline is two months prior to the start date of the program and for most online programs, the application deadline is one month prior to the start date of the program*. We encourage early application.
*Applications to both in-person and online programs may be submitted after the deadline and will be considered if space remains.
For in-person programs:
For synchronous online programs:
For asynchronous online programs:
Program dates, fees and faculty are subject to change. In the unlikely event a program is cancelled, Harvard Law School Executive Education will refund the program fee in full but is not responsible for travel, accommodation or other expenses incurred by the participant. We will make every effort to inform participants of the cancellation well in advance of the program start date.
Participant cancellation Policy
For in-person programs:
If you are no longer able to attend the program, you may cancel by submitting a cancellation request to [email protected]. Requests must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time at least 30 days prior to the program’s start to receive a full refund*.
Due to program demand and the volume of pre-program preparation, cancellations received fewer than 30 days prior to the program’s start are subject to full payment. If you have already paid your program fee, you may be eligible to defer your enrollment to the next offering of the program.
For synchronous online programs:
If you are no longer able to attend the synchronous online program, you may cancel by submitting a cancellation request to [email protected] Requests must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time at least 7 days prior to the program’s start to receive a full refund*. Cancellations received fewer than 7 days prior to the program’s start are subject to full payment.
For asynchronous online programs:
There are no refunds for asynchronous online courses.
(Asynchronous online courses are ones where all of the required course work is completed independently and on your own schedule, like Computer Science for Lawyers.)
* Please note that Harvard is not responsible for fluctuations in international exchange rates between payment and refund, nor is it responsible for interest charges or other fees due to the timing of credit card refunds.
In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Law School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.