On being awarded this prestigious honor, Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts said, “I hope this award will shine a light on Black women’s visions and struggles for reproductive and family justice.”
On being awarded this prestigious honor, Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts said, “I hope this award will shine a light on Black women’s visions and struggles for reproductive and family justice.”
A new gift helps first-year Penn Carey Law students build confidence and connections before classes begin.
Prof. Cary Coglianese has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on AI by the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission.
Dean Sophia Z. Lee celebrated her first year at the helm of Penn Cary Law by engaging with the alumni community as part of the “Toward Tomorrow” tour.
The Morris Fellows Program connects incoming Penn Carey Law students with volunteer 2L and 3L mentors, who provide guidance on all aspects of life at the Law School.
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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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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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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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.
Discover Our CommitmentLearn from the Weingarten Center about the application process and the accommodations available for classes at Penn, law school exams, and state bar exams! This event is hosted by DALSA on 10/8 at 12 PM in Fitts Auditorium. Reserve your spot (and lunch!) before 10/7 at https://tinyurl.com/pcl-accommodations.
Join the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) to learn more about the study abroad opportunities available to law students (targeted mainly to 2Ls, but 1Ls are welcome to attend). Learn more about Penn Carey Law’s partner programs in China, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, and the UK, as well as ad-hoc study abroad opportunities. The application deadline for both Fall 2025 and full-year programs is Monday, December 2. Additional details available on the Study Abroad website.
Wonder what it’s like to be a nonprofit board member? Curious about nonprofit governance? Want to develop your leadership skills in a high impact setting? The Nonprofit Board Fellows Program will be holding information sessions on October 8th and October 10th, sign up here to attend! Apply to our program to participate in an experiential learning environment unlike any other at the University. The fellowship combines nonprofit service with personal development and membership in a community of like-minded peers. Current Penn Carey Law School students involved in the program are Alejandro Ashworth (L’25), Jason Pang (L’25), Saba Mengesha (L’25), Aiman Shahab (L’26), Brian Buhr (L’26), Cayla Kaplan (L’26), Nigel Davis (L’26), and Noor Shater (L’26). As a Nonprofit Board Fellow, you will: Be matched with a local non-profit organization based on your interests and experience. Receive training to prepare you to be a visiting board member. Share experiences in regular Board Fellow community meetings to identify and understand shared challenges and their solutions. Utilize your skills to benefit a service, advocacy, or cultural organization. Network with involved local community and business leaders. This opportunity is open to 1Ls and 2Ls as program responsibilities will begin in Spring 2025. The application is open from October 11th to November 15th. If you are interested please sign up for an information session or reach out to Program Coordinator, Ciara Clarkin at clarkinc@wharton.upenn.edu at the McNulty Leadership Program.