Pro bono legal research for Harvard and MIT entrepreneurs, done by law student teams with an attorney supervisor over eight to ten weeks.
- Joining
- Application
- When
- Fall 2026 round closed Sep 22
About
The HLEP executive team is comprised of startup, innovation, and technology enthusiasts, some of whom are former and current entrepreneurs. Learn about our passion for HLEP and how we serve the organization below. Law students interested in joining the board are invited to contact us to find out more about our roles.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Fall 2026 recruiting
Closed Sep 22- Deadline
- Sep 22, 12:00 PM EDT
- Form
- Fall 2026 application · docs.google.com
The one stage the club lists
- New & Returning Member Interest FormWritten application
What they do
- Report summarizing the team's findings for participating entrepreneurs
- Pitch weekend for clients
- Teams of law students and attorneys answer startups' legal questions over a project cycle
- Pitch competition for entrepreneurs
- Mandatory member training for new members
More links
Sources
- Student groupsHarvard page · seen Oct 1, 2026
- SponsorsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Member ProgramsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- HLEP Alumni – Steering CommitteeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Our TeamClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About UsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- New & Returning Member Interest FormClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Client ProgramsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Law Entrepreneurship ProjectClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- New & Returning Member Interest FormClub recruiting page · seen Oct 11, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardhlepSocial account · seen Oct 3, 2026
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