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The Law School welcomes experts in policing, legal practice skills, the intersection of law and technology, criminology, and more.

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Groundbreaking Efforts to Protect Afghan Women’s Rights Under CEDAW

Rangita de Silva de Alwis discusses the historic mobilization of international efforts to hold Afghanistan accountable for its systematic repression of women and girls under the Taliban’s de facto authority before the ICJ.

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2024-2025 Distinguished Policy Fellows

We welcome Kimberly M. Foxx, Walter Shaub, and Dr. Heath P. Tarbert as the newest Leo Model Foundation Government and Public Affairs Initiative’s Distinguished Policy Fellows.

Responsible Computing Challenge

Supporting the Next Generation of Ethical Technologists

The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative (RC4JustFutures), an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge housed at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of UPenn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.

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Exploring the International Corporate Landscape

Beverly Danquah L’26 spent this summer as a Global Legal Practice Fellow and Summer Intern at Bowmans in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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

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 30, 2024

Biddle Fall Fest

Biddle Law Library is excited to be hosting Fall Fest - 2 days of lightning talks, pizza, candy, contests, and PRIZES! Join us Sept 30 or Oct 1 from 11:30-1:00 PM. Fall Fest is designed for new students to learn about popular library resources, but all are welcome. If you missed last year’s event or want a refresher, please join us!

September 30, 2024

LLM Career Conversation Circle - Litigation, Arbitration & International Disputes

Please join us for a panel presentation on Litigation, Arbitration & International Disputes. LLM alumni speakers will provide information on the practice area/s and share their perspective on today’s legal market. Students will gain insight on pathways to employment and strategic tips on how to succeed. Speakers: Diego Durán de la Vega, Partner, Hughes Hubbard, and Co-Chair of the Latin American Disputes practice group. Diego’s practice focuses on international disputes, including white-collar defense matters, internal investigations, commercial litigation and international arbitration cases. Tamara Kraljic, Counsel, Hughes Hubbard and works principally with the International Arbitration and the Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group. Tamara is the Co-Chair of Hughes Hubbard’s Pro Bono Committee, and she is actively involved in the firm’s DEI efforts. Externally, Tamara serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee of the DC Women’s Bar Association. Moderator: Evan Patrick Robinson, LLM 2025

October 1, 2024

Walter Shaub Visiting Penn Carey Law

Former Director of the United States Office of Government Ethics, Walter Shaub, discusses legal ethics, specifically touching on  Supreme Court Cases Trump v. United States (presidential immunity) and Snyder v. United States (bribes disallowed, but not gratuities received after the fact). Lunch will be served. This event is joint sponsored by the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the office of Career Strategy (OCS). The event will be held in Gittis 2 on Tuesday, October 1 at 12pm! Please RSVP with the link provided here: https://forms.gle/eZMUPWdvehCq7TWc9