Harvard Law School ·J.D. Candidate 2028

Hi, I’m Josh

Seattle, WA|Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia|Providence, RI|Kachai, India|Cambridge, MA

I'm a J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School focused on criminal defense, appellate advocacy, and the law of emerging technology. My work has taken me from the Federal Public Defender in Seattle to the High Court of Malaysia.

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Joshua Samuel

Education

Harvard Law School

Sep 2025 – Present
J.D. Candidate, 2028
Involvement AISST AI Policy Fellow·Consumer Protection Clinic·Harvard Plaintiff Law Association·South Asian Law Student Association·Club Soccer
Notable Work
Ames Brief

Harvard Law School moot court appellate brief.

Documentary on AI Chatbots and Suicide Liability

Investigative legal documentary analyzing criminal liability, product liability, and ethical implications surrounding AI interaction in suicide cases.

🏆 Won Best Documentary at Harvard Law Torties
I won't share the link online for privacy reasons, but I'm happy to play it for you in person.

Brown University

Sep 2021 – May 2025
B.A. in International and Public Affairs & Behavioral Decision Sciences
Involvement CLAS 1770 Ancient Law Teaching Assistant·TEDxBrownU President·Pre-Law Society President·South Asian Student Association Executive Board
Notable Work
Capstone

Survey of 300+ Providence community members measuring how a defendant's criminal record shapes juror perceptions of blame and fault.

Capstone
AI Surveillance Policy: A Global Approach

Comparative policy framework on algorithmic surveillance across civil liberties jurisdictions.

Independent Study
Legal Persuasion in Ancient Rome & Greece

Historical analysis of rhetorical persuasion and classical courtroom tactics.

Experience

Skills, Interests, and Projects

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Public Speaking
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Teaching
  • Qualtrics & Stata

Interests

  • Vipassana Meditation
  • Dog Training
  • Juror Psychology
  • Evolution of Soccer Tactics
  • International Films
  • Baking
  • Classical Piano

Projects

Personal Writing Improvement App

An app that uses AI trained on writing advice from the best writers from all over the world to help you improve your writing in just two minutes a day.

Get in touch

I'm always glad to talk about criminal defense, appellate work, AI policy, or writing.

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