Harvard University has selected a law dean as interim provost as part of its leadership changes, following the resignation of its president in January. The university continues its search for long-term leadership while discussing the duties and expectations for these interim appointments. Further information about these developments at the university can be found at Harvard’s news outlet.
These changes occur at an important juncture for Harvard University as it navigates the post-pandemic scenario and the challenges it presents to the academic world. Amid industry-wide shifts in the understanding and delivery of legal services, these leadership appointments and their subsequent performance could set significant precedents for higher legal education.
Continuous and comprehensive information forlegal professionals following the situation will be provided here. Given that these changes may have an effect not only on Harvard but also on the wider academic community, we recommend regularly referring to the original information provided by University publications.
The pressures of the global crisis, the changing way in which law is taught and the way in which institutions like Harvard respond will be of concern to all in the field, making ongoing monitoring of updates to leadership changes essential for professionals in the legal industry and beyond.