Think like a lawyer.
Live from Harvard.
A complimentary masterclass series led by Katherrin Billordo, Harvard University Class of 2026 — introducing students, parents, and educators to legal reasoning, courtroom advocacy, and the emerging legal challenges of Artificial Intelligence.
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Future Lawyers Masterclass Series
Register for one session or all — the choice is yours. All sessions run live on Zoom and are completely complimentary.
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Global Showdown: Can the UN Actually Stop a Crisis?
From armed conflicts to humanitarian disasters, the United Nations sits at the centre of some of the world's most complex legal and political challenges. This session explores the real power - and limitations - of international law and global governance.
- How international law works and what it can actually enforce
- The role of the UN in resolving global crises
- Where international law succeeds - and where it fails
- How aspiring lawyers can engage with global legal issues from high school
The Deepfake Defense: How Lawyers Out-Think AI in the Courtroom
AI is changing the courtroom. Deepfakes, algorithmic evidence, and synthetic media are creating legal challenges that no law was written to handle. This session explores how lawyers are thinking through these cutting-edge issues - and what it means for the future of law.
- How AI and deepfakes are creating new legal challenges
- How lawyers approach evidence, credibility, and truth in the age of AI
- The emerging area of technology law and what it involves
- How critical thinking and legal reasoning apply to the most complex modern cases
From Gotham to Gotham's Courts: Why Do Laws Exist?
Why do societies create laws - and what happens when they fail? This session uses real-world and fictional examples to explore the philosophical and practical foundations of law, and why understanding them makes a better lawyer.
- The philosophical foundations of law and why they matter
- How legal systems are designed - and where they break down
- What separates good laws from bad ones
- How this kind of thinking prepares students for law school and legal careers
Meet Katherrin Billordo.
Katherrin is a 2026 graduate of Harvard University with a double major in Art, Film & Visual Studies and Psychology, a minor in Economics, and a certificate in Civic Engagement. She served as Vice President of Law and Nonprofits for Harvard’s Latinos in Finance and Tech Club, worked with legal immigration nonprofits, collaborated on partnerships and programming with Harvard Law School, and completed coursework in Behavioural Insights, Public Policy, and Nudging for Social Good.
Combining her experience in law-related initiatives, public policy, and student mentorship, Katherrin helps students develop the analytical thinking, ethical reasoning, and advocacy skills at the heart of legal education.
60 minutes. Every minute earned.
Led by Katherrin Billordo, Harvard University, Class of 2026.
Live case work, polls, and Q&A. Participants engage — not just watch.
Complimentary. Attend one session or all. Zoom link emailed instantly.
Seats are limited — early registration recommended.