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Welcome, JD Class of 2027!

Orientation week included Pro Bono Day, a Phillies game, and the annual welcome dinner at the National Constitution Center.

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Christopher Yoo

Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy

The Center will bring together six schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.

Kate Shaw

Administrative Conference of the United States Senior Fellow

Prof. Kate Shaw, who has been an ACUS member for years, has been appointed as one of seven new ACUS Senior Fellows.

Jasmine Harris

Appointment to Third Circuit Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee

Prof. Jasmine E. Harris has been appointed Co-Reporter for the Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee for the Third Circuit.

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2024 Del Duca Award Recipient

Laura Hinnenkamp L’24 has received the Louis Del Duca Memorial Award, given by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Business Law Section.

A Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum

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

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
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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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September 9, 2024

1L Mandatory Academic Integrity Info Session

Senior Law School leaders will lead an info session on academic integrity.  This session is mandatory for all 1Ls.  Lunch will be served. 

September 10, 2024

Join Lambda+First General Body Meeting!

Lambda, Penn Carey Law’s designated association for queer students and faculty, welcomes LGBTQIA+ community members to join our email list and GroupMe. Please note that, while emails will be sent through bcc to maintain privacy, those in the GroupMe will be visible to other members. Additionally, we welcome members to our first general body meeting of the year, which will be next Tuesday from 12 to 1pm (location TBD). Please reach out to pennlawlambda@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

September 10, 2024

Library Pop Up in Clock

Drop by Biddle’s table in the Clock to meet some librarians, grab a snack, and win some swag!