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‘Inspiring Not Just for Women but for All Law Students’

The Penn Carey Law Women’s Association’s annual dinner honors the legacy of Dr. Caroline Burnham Kilgore L’1888.

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Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Cathie Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Allison Hoffman

Examining Health Care Equities

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Allison K. Hoffman discusses the role of state ballot initiatives, federal law, and private equity in the U.S. health care system.

Kate Shaw

Why the Supreme Court Should Clear the Way for a Pre-Election Trump Trial

At The New York Times, Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Court should reject Trump’s immunity argument quickly to allow a criminal trial to proceed before the presidential election in the fall.

A Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum
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A Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum

We believe the lawyers of tomorrow will also be experts in business, communications, health, technology, international studies, social work, education, and emergent fields. As an essential part of the University of Pennsylvania family, we allow our students to enrich their legal education by offering them the opportunity to take graduate level courses at one of our sister schools as well as joint degrees or certificates of study. We also welcome into our classrooms students whose careers and educations cross sectors and international lines. Students pursuing Master in Law and LLM degrees enrich and diversify our course discussions, contributing to the Law School’s overarching mission to provide the finest and most comprehensive legal education for all students.

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Real-World Career Success

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students consistently pursue careers at top law firms, leading public interest organizations, government bodies, and academic institutions across the country and around the world. The strength of our programs coupled with our extensive alumni network ensure that graduates can enter the market working in the fields they love, writing the future of law both nationally and internationally.

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A Collegial Environment

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s inclusive, welcoming community works collaboratively toward one common goal: to lead the future of law. We invite students, faculty, and staff to challenge the norm in a rigorous but supportive environment. For many in our community, the Law School represents a common ground where warmth, inclusivity, and the pursuit of knowledge are shared values.

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Commitment to Community

The Law School’s approach to legal education has always been anchored in its unwavering commitment to pro bono service. Our award-winning commitment to the community provides our students  opportunities that focus on impactful service and professional skill development.

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March 18, 2024

Prince the Tailor

Prince the Tailor, who comes to Wharton every year to provide affordable, tailored suits for students, is opening up availability for law students this year! You can sign-up for an appointment here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wfxqDE6r9uHzxvd7rCUWtS9D0_JDXDGn66DiUpJ6V1E/edit#gid=0 Slots fill up fast! The price list is attached as an image to this event. Please email pchakka@pennlaw.upenn.edu with any questions.

March 19, 2024

JLSA: Lunch & Learn

Join JLSA for a discussion with Professor Tom Baker and Professor Claire Finkelstein about Jewish identity, culture, and career paths. 

March 19, 2024

Writing Competition 101

Writing Competition 101 – Informational Session and Q&A