There have been many artistic attempts to capture the first year of study, and perhaps the overall student experience generally, at Harvard Law School in forms ranging from the dark and ominous OneL to the cheery and comical Legally Blonde. While provocative and entertaining, these mainstream attempts at defining the student experience at Harvard Law narrow the way in which this precious and historical institution is perceived to inform our development as individuals. Perplexed by this lack of perspective, we approached editors of the Harvard Negotiation Law Review to collaborate on a series titled “Exploring Identity at Harvard Law.” After receiving submissions, we selected two pieces for publication: “The Interminable Search for Gold Stars,” written by Ariel Eckblad, and “1L as a Gemini,” written by Deanna Parrish. Their pieces eloquently capture these two students’ personal adjustment to this great institution. By way of narrative, they share their intimate thoughts inevitably compelling readers to reflect on their own experiences at HLS. The third piece published in this Special Edition HNLR series, “The Matching Game” by Anne-Valerie Prosper, captures the narrative of a 2014 HLS alumnus which details her experience as a woman of color navigating the particular dynamics she felt present as a student at HLS. Together these pieces examine how our identities are impacted and informed by our experiences and settings. These pieces strive to depict the changes and transitions that characterize the law school experience in ways that inevitably define a Harvard Law student. This HNLR series is published at hnlr.org. As you celebrate your journey, take the time to read these pieces and consider your own experiences in light of your fellow Harvard Law community members’ reflections.