Program on Law & Society in the Muslim World

Supporting rigorous cutting edge scholarship that addresses the complex relationships between law and society in Muslim majority and minority contexts around the world.

About The Program

Latest News

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April 02, 2026 Publications, staff news Salma Waheedi Co-Authors Amicus Brief on Climate Obligations Before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

March 17, 2026 Program Guardians for the Voiceless: Justice Minallah Reflects on Judging the Rights of Animals and Nature in Pakistan

Photo of Marwa Sharafeldin and a thumbnail of the report How Does Change Happen

February 23, 2026 Program, Publications Fellowship Alumna Publishes UN Women Discussion Paper on Gender Norms and Muslim Family Laws

Upcoming Events

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Apr12

Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026

8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Our Program is proud to support the Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026, the flagship annual gathering of The Pakistan Initiative (TPI).

Apr15

The Permanence of Anti-Roma Racism: (Un)uttered Sentences

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Research Opportunities

The Program on law and Society in the Muslim World provides opportunities for outstanding JD, LLM, and SJD candidates at Harvard Law School to undertake scholarly and policy research, writing, and engagement on themes related to the Program’s work. Students may select to work on research projects for academic writing credit or through paid research assistantships.

We welcome applications by HLS students interested in interested in pursuing research related to law and social change, international human rights, gender, women’s rights, minority rights, constitutional law, climate change, animal rights, and related fields.

Email us to learn more about research opportunities for students.