Shareholder Activism 

March 26, 2024

Prof. Jill E. Fisch and Lecturer in Law Dan McDermott’s course teaches students to holistically analyze a corporate issuer to include several factors, including ESG/corporate governance.

Administrative & Regulatory Law 

Putting Women Back in the Game 

January 17, 2024

Students from Rangita de Silva de Alwis’s class on women, law, and leadership have produced a report exploring issues affecting women’s equality in sports.

Gender, Leadership, & the Law, Research and Scholarship 

Psychology of Legal Decision-Making 

November 2, 2023

In the “Psychology of Legal Decision-Making” seminar, students learn about substantive areas of legal scholarship and also practice essential skills for understanding—and even developing—new empirical research.

Cross-Disciplinary, Experiential Learning, Research and Scholarship 

Technology Law & Ethics 

October 25, 2023

This Penn Carey Law course empowers a new generation of engineers to recognize and examine critically the ethical, moral, and legal quandaries.

Cross-Disciplinary, IP & Technology Law 

Exploring ESG 

October 18, 2023

In Prof. Lisa M. Fairfax’s trailblazing course, students unpack the history of the ESG movement—and prepare to chart its future.

Cross-Disciplinary, Environmental Law, Research and Scholarship 

Addressing Bias in AI 

September 18, 2023

In “Policy Lab: AI and Implicit Bias,” students propose solutions to address intersectional bias in generative AI.

IP & Technology Law, Research and Scholarship 

International Women’s Rights 

September 8, 2023

Rangita de Silva de Alwis leads “Policy Lab on Conflict,” which convenes international policymakers to examine recent conflicts and propose policy imperatives from an intersectional, post-colonial perspective.

 

Cultivating International Practitioners & Scholars 

August 10, 2023

LLM and SJD students come from around the world, enriching our campus and classrooms with their diverse lived experiences.

International & Comparative Law 

Lessons on Diplomacy 

April 28, 2023

After spending a semester studying women’s international human rights, Penn Carey Law students visited the UN Headquarters in New York.

Experiential Learning, Gender, Leadership, & the Law, International & Comparative Law, Legal Culture & History, Research and Scholarship, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Lawyers Leading ESG 

April 13, 2023

Penn Carey Law’s thought leadership in the ESG sphere uniquely prepares our students to enter this rapidly evolving field of business law.

Cross-Disciplinary, Gender, Leadership, & the Law, Legal Culture & History, Research and Scholarship, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Regulatory Analysis and Decision-Making 

March 28, 2023

The Regulatory Analysis and Decision-Making executive education program attracts professionals working in the public and private sectors across the world.

Administrative & Regulatory Law 

Policing Marginalized Communities 

January 23, 2023

This past semester, Quattrone Center Fellow Anjelica Hendricks engaged students in the study of how policing intersects with race, gender, ability, and other intertwined socio-economic identities.

Criminal Law & Justice, Legal Culture & History 

Bolstering Environmental Initiatives 

October 10, 2022

Penn Carey Law offers a comprehensive range of opportunities related to climate change and the law.

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Institutional Highlights 

Cutting-Edge Environmental Courses 

August 22, 2022

Penn Carey Law students are learning how they can use their skills to advocate for a healthier, greener world.

Environmental Law 

Lasting Lessons in Civil Practice 

July 7, 2022

Two Penn Carey Law graduates reflect on how their experience in the Civil Practice Clinic has enhanced their private sector careers.

Courts & the Judicial System, Experiential Learning, Family Law & Child Advocacy 

Leading the American Law Institute 

June 8, 2022

Eleanor Barrett L’05 will take over the role of Deputy Director of the ALI from Stephanie Middleton L’81.

 

Environmental Justice Advocates 

May 26, 2022

The Environmental Law Project (ELP) is dedicated to environmental law and policy, fighting climate change, and advancing environmental justice

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, Cross-Disciplinary, Environmental Law, Experiential Learning, Institutional Highlights, Research and Scholarship 

International Energy Perspectives 

May 23, 2022

Samuel Wong L’23 recently shared his experiences in one of the Law School’s Global Research Seminars, which yielded new perspectives on how countries can support clean technology.

Environmental Law, International & Comparative Law 

AI & Inequities 

May 11, 2022

Dana Dyer L’22 has authored a trailblazing report shining a light on how AI contributes to racial bias in hiring processes for Black educators.

Ethics, Research and Scholarship, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Cross-Disciplinary LGBTQ Certificate 

May 9, 2022

The new, formalized, cross-disciplinary program will enable students to study LGBTQ+ issues from multiple perspectives.

Cross-Disciplinary, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Facing Climate Change with Optimism 

April 27, 2022

In “Climate Change & the Energy Evolution,” students learn how to use their legal skills to decarbonize the world’s economy.

Environmental Law 

Educating Civil Rights Advocates 

April 26, 2022

Cara McClellan GEd’12 will lead the Law School’s newest clinic, focusing on civil rights and racial justice equity.

 

AI and Implicit Bias 

April 25, 2022

Veda Handa LLM’22 shares her reflections on the Spring 2022 “Policy Lab on AI and Implicit Bias” with Prof. Rangita de Silva de Alwis.

Cross-Disciplinary, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Strengthening and Expanding International Relationships 

April 20, 2022

Delmar Cunha Siqueira LLM’22 is an entrepreneur and corporate lawyer who came to the Law School from Brazil to expand his horizons.

Cross-Disciplinary, International & Comparative Law 

Centering Youth Voices 

April 19, 2022

Interdisciplinary Child Advocacy Clinic students represent their youth clients on a range of issues including dependency, custody, and education matters.

 

New joint VMD/ML program allows students to earn both degrees in four years 

March 28, 2022

The dual degrees may be earned at little to no additional cost to a VMD student.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Hermes Hein Aedo LLM’22 and María Alejandra Maldonado Ibaceta LLM’22 aim to apply international perspectives to criminal law reforms in Chile 

March 23, 2022

Hermes and Alejandra intend to bring what they learn at the Law School back to their home country.

 

‘Leading Social Change’ asks students to explore the ‘One Big Thing’ they want to change in the world 

March 17, 2022

In this pathbreaking course, students immerse themselves in strategy and storytelling to change the world.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Daniella Cass C’19, L’22 to clerk for Justice Samuel A. Alito during the 2024-2025 term 

March 14, 2022

Following clerkship positions in the Eleventh and Third Circuits, Cass will clerk for the Supreme Court Justice during the 2024-2025 term.

 

From international relations to virtual reality education: Dr. Farah Jan ML’23 expands her expertise in the ML Program 

March 7, 2022

A self-proclaimed “life-long learner,” Dr. Farah Jan first enrolled in an ML course to help her navigate a new tech venture – and enjoyed it so much that she opted to complete the whole degree.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Immigration and refugee justice advocacy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 

March 1, 2022

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law students have an amalgam of academic and experiential opportunities to prepare them for careers fighting for immigration and refugee justice.

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, Cross-Disciplinary, Experiential Learning, Immigration & Transnational Law, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

In pathbreaking Bok course, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students studied the law of pandemics 

February 9, 2022

In “International Law and Pandemics,” students explored the role of international health law in the context of COVID-19.

International & Comparative Law 

For Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg ML’23, corporate social responsibility is a key way to initiate positive change 

February 8, 2022

As a senior research analyst in the finance industry, Zuckerberg aims to use his legal training to help businesses create positive social impact.

Cross-Disciplinary 

2022 Global Institute for Human Rights offers immersive experience in human rights advocacy 

February 1, 2022

The 2022 GIHR will be held in late May through early June, and applications are now being accepted through April 29.

 

Jim Sandman L’76 trains future legal leaders in innovative ‘Leadership in Law’ course 

December 8, 2021

Sandman’s illustrious legal career has been defined by leadership positions across a myriad of sectors.

 

Veronika V. Pavlus LLM’21 is expanding her business and finance knowledge alongside her law degree 

December 6, 2021

Pavlus worked as a legal intern at the United Nations Development Program before enrolling at the Law School.

Cross-Disciplinary 

‘Community Lawyering to End Mass Incarceration’ empowers students to work toward a more just future 

November 18, 2021

The course is taught by Abolitionist Law Center leaders, Executive Director Robert Saleem Holbrook and Legal Director Bret Grote.

 

Deuel Ross L’09 says American democracy ‘is in a lot of danger’ despite smooth November elections 

November 15, 2021

Ross is a Lecturer in Law at the Law School and Senior Counsel & Director of Professional Development at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

 

Detkin Intellectual Property Clinic supports Penn’s efforts to commercialize vital vaccine technology 

November 12, 2021

As part of the clinic, Alex DeLaney GR’19, L’22 helped support the University’s technology licensing process.

Cross-Disciplinary, Experiential Learning, IP & Technology Law, Research and Scholarship 

Voting rights advocacy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 

November 2, 2021

In the voting rights sphere, the Law School offers several public interest law and pro bono opportunities as well as thematic, timely courses and a voting rights fellowship.

 

2021 Global Institute for Human Rights’ Hackathon aimed to build a more equal and sustainable post-COVID-19 world 

October 18, 2021

The 2021 Global Institute for Human Rights - Build Back Better focused on generating novel approaches to address human rights challenges during a global pandemic.

 

Law School named a finalist for Philadelphia VIP’s Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award for Corporations 

October 11, 2021

The award is given annually by Philadelphia VIP, the City’s leading pro bono organization.

 

New course analyzes the role of progressive prosecutors in the criminal justice reform movement 

September 30, 2021

Using Philadelphia as a microcosm, “Criminal Justice Reform and the Progressive Prosecution Movement” will analyze the emerging trend of progressive prosecutors’ offices and discuss how their strategies fit into a larger movement for criminal justice reform.

Research and Scholarship 

New Global Research Seminar explores Israel’s influence as a ‘High Tech Nation’ 

August 23, 2021

Robert G. Fuller, Jr. Professor of Law Gideon Parchomovsky and Muhammad Sarahne SJD’20 will lead the course, which includes a research trip to Israel over Spring Break.

 

Policy Lab on Global Sexual Harassment Lawmaking submits model codes to the World Bank Legal Vice Presidency 

August 3, 2021

The model codes address “gender-based harassment in the virtual world of work.”

 

Law School coordinates virtual global learning experience despite the COVID-19 pandemic 

May 19, 2021

During a time when international travel was impossible for many, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law students could still log into an international classroom – without leaving their homes.

 

Law School partners with U.S. Army War College to hold International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise 

May 10, 2021

The ISCNE is designed to engage and educate law students in the process of crisis negotiation at the highest strategic level.

 

Bok Visiting International Professors Program adapts to remote learning 

April 20, 2021

Bok courses provide students with a one-credit deep dive into a specialized topic with a globally distinguished legal scholar, judge, or government official.

 

The anniversary of COVID-19 and the growing importance of allyship 

April 8, 2021

In Fall 2020, Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ “Women, Law, and Leadership” course interviewed over 65 male law students and 40 legal and business leaders to ask about gender bias and allyship in the workplace.

 

Penn Law, U.S. Army War College partner to run international strategic crisis negotiation exercise, March 25-27 

March 25, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, partnering with the U.S. Army War College’s Center for Strategic Leadership, will host a unique, two-day international strategic crisis and negotiation exercise from March 25-27.

 

AI and Implicit Bias Policy Lab – Asking Hard Questions: Can AI provide a ‘Second Look?’ 

February 25, 2021

Chandra Nukala ML’21 shares his experiences and observations as part of Policy Lab: AI and Implicit Bias, taught by Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership Rangita de Silva de Alwis.

 

AI and Implicit Bias Policy Lab: Compliance or Deep Change? 

February 11, 2021

Chandra Nukala ML’21 shares his experiences and observations as part of Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ Policy Lab on AI and Implicit Bias.

 

Center on Professionalism adapts to pandemic conditions with innovative virtual fall programming 

November 25, 2020

The Center on Professionalism provides practical programming grounded in real-world experiences – now virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Law School adapts to “hybrid” COVID-19 curricular model 

October 12, 2020

Both faculty and students at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School have been adapting to an ever-evolving learning environment thanks to COVID-19.

 

Former Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. L’88 appointed as Michael L. Wachter Distinguished Fellow in Law and Policy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 

July 8, 2020

The Law School announces that Former Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. L’88 named the Michael L. Wachter Distinguished Fellow in Law and Policy.

 

Law School holds virtual continuing judicial education course on wellness during COVID-19 pandemic 

June 30, 2020

Over 200 judges across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania participated in a continuing judicial education (CJE) course on wellness held in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

 

Master in Law Program doubles enrollment for fully remote summer term 

June 14, 2020

Over 90 students have enrolled in the summer University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School ML session, which is double the number from last year.

 

Law School offers summer courses and professional development programming to students 

May 20, 2020

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many students’ summer plans, the Law School will offer new and innovative free summer courses and programming over the summer of 2020.

 

New ‘Thriving in the Law’ course focuses on equipping young lawyers with tools to increase personal and professional fulfillment in the profession 

May 14, 2020

John F. Hollway designed and leads “Thriving in the Law,” which covers subjects such as cultivating well-being, curbing burn-out and stress, and more.

 

Legal Practice Skills program moves online and continues to build students’ lawyering skills 

April 27, 2020

As part of the Legal Practice Skills program and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students recently conducted oral arguments virtually on Zoom.

 

International Women’s Human Rights: Writing about COVID-19 during the pandemic 

April 2, 2020

Shuying Wen LLM’20 and Cassandra Dula L’21 share their experiences with virtual learning as well as insights from Wen’s paper on China’s COVID-19 response from a feminist lens.

 

Penn Law and Department for Africana Studies to offer Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies 

March 26, 2020

JD candidates at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will be able to earn a Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies by completing approved courses and a year-long Proseminar

Cross-Disciplinary 

Penn Law to launch unique pilot program incorporating attorney well-being into Professional Responsibility curriculum 

November 29, 2018

The Law School is launching the program in response to series of 2017 recommendations from the ABA, which addressed the burgeoning levels of stress, depression, and substance abuse within the legal profession.