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When was the Berkman Center established?

In 1996, Harvard Law School professor Charles Nesson and Jonathan Zittrain established what was then called the "Center on Law and Technology" at Harvard Law School. The Center grew out of a seminar with Arthur Miller, David Marglin, and Tom Smuts in 1994 on cutting-edge Internet issues. The Center set out "to explore and understand cyberspace, its development, dynamics, norms, standards, and need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions." A gift of $5.4 million in 1997 from the Berkman family--Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman, and their son Myles--underwrote Nesson's vision. Lawrence Lessig was awarded the Berkman professorship. In 1998, the Center changed its name to the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, and has steadily expanded ever since.
A special tenth anniversary report, Berkman@10: a decade of exploring cyberspace, sharing in its study, and pioneering its development features a lengthier history, as well as a full time line.

Is the Berkman Center part of Harvard Law School?

Yes, it is. The Harvard Law faculty provides the mainstay of our research and Harvard Law students participate at all levels in our exploration of the relationship between Law (writ large) and cyberspace. We offer research support to faculty and teach a variety of cyberlaw courses--many in collaboration with other Harvard schools and MIT--integrating what we do with the larger mission of the University. We are not associated in any fashion, however, with admission to any of the Harvard Law School academic programs. To learn more about these programs, please visit the Harvard Law School Admissions Website. Please as well note that the Berkman Center does not award degrees.

Does the Berkman Center provide legal assistance?

As a general rule, the Berkman Center does not (and cannot) provide legal assistance. However, Harvard Law School students occasionally contribute to cyber-related cases as clinical work, under the supervision of a Berkman Center-affiliated faculty member.
For local area residents in need of legal assistance, we suggest that you visit the website of the Attorney General of Massachusetts.

Can you help me follow up with a conference presenter/speaker?

We are ready to help you follow up with one of our conference presenters/speakers. Simply send an email to cyber@law.harvard.edu that briefly identifies whom you wish to contact and why.

How do I find out about upcoming events?

Information about upcoming events can be found under the Events tab.

How can I get involved with the Berkman Center?

There are innumerable (and overlapping) ways to get involved with the Berkman Center--as a financial supporter, an intern, a fellow, or a conference participant, to name a few.
Details on research and employment opportunities, mailing lists, and more can be found under the Get Involved tab.
For other kinds of involvement, please send an email to cyber@law.harvard.edu describing the capacity in which you wish to become involved with the Berkman Center.

Who handles press inquiries?

Lexie Koss handles press calls to the Berkman Center. Send your inquiry to lkoss@cyber.law.harvard.edu or call (617) 384-9100.

How do I contact Berkman Center faculty, fellows or affiliates?

If you are a member of the press with a query, please contact Lexie Koss at lkoss@cyber.law.harvard.edu or (617) 384-9100.
Otherwise, please see our people directory for individual email addresses.

Where do I find more information about the Berkman Center?

This website is the most abundant and up-to-date source of information about the Berkman Center, its objectives, and its endeavors.
A special tenth anniversary report, Berkman@10: a decade of exploring cyberspace, sharing in its study, and pioneering its development is also an excellent source of information about the Center.
You can also sign up for email alerts about Berkman Center projects, etc. under the Get Involved tab.

What is your privacy policy?

The Berkman Center's privacy policy appears here.

What are your funding and support policies?

The Berkman Center's funding and support policies appear here.