Dr. Felicia Ellsworth

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Biography

Felicia Ellsworth is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School and a prominent trial lawyer with extensive experience in appellate advocacy. She specializes in high-stakes disputes in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. As a member of the American Law Institute, she is involved in producing scholarly work aimed at improving the law and is often recognized as a leading litigator in various legal publications. Felicia has represented numerous clients in complex legal issues, focusing on technology, administrative law, bankruptcy, constitutional law, and intellectual property. Notably, she played a crucial role in significant legal cases, including challenging the use of race in Harvard's undergraduate admissions and advocating for marriage equality in a landmark Supreme Court case advocating the constitutionality of DOMA. In addition to her litigation work, Felicia is dedicated to pro bono services and has held positions in various legal committees, enhancing access to legal representation.

Research Interests

Courses

The Craft of Lawyering, Winter 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.