Prof. Kermit Roosevelt’s Insights Featured in Annenberg Classroom’s New Documentary, ‘Juneteenth’ 

March 6, 2023

 

Q&A with President Magill 

December 16, 2022

In this Q&A, University President Liz Magill discusses her legal and leadership experience — including one of her favorite memories from clerking for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Institutional Highlights 

Juneteenth Celebrations 

June 16, 2022

Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, Assoc. Dean for Equity & Justice and Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Officer, shares information about this year’s Juneteenth celebrations.

Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion, Student Journals & Organizations 

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 

‘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 

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 

Meet Lipman Fellow Juni Nyheim Solbraekke LLM’22 

February 22, 2022

For Solbraekke, the interdisciplinary philanthropy program offers a chance to test and flex her leadership skills.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Ayo Aladesanmi ML’23, MPA’23 brings a legal perspective to public policy 

January 5, 2022

Ayo Aladesanmi ML’23, MPA’23 takes a cross-disciplinary approach to public policy.

Cross-Disciplinary 

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 

Penn Law Veteran’s Club provides supportive community for veterans in and beyond the Law School 

November 10, 2021

For Ryan Baldwin L’22, WG’22 praises the collegiality at the University, particularly among veterans, as contributing significantly to his positive Law School Experience.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Senate confirms former Penn Board of Trustees Chair David Cohen L’81 as U.S. Ambassador to Canada: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

November 3, 2021

 

‘Law of Autonomous Vehicles’ course challenges students to engage in emerging legal field 

November 1, 2021

In one of our newest courses, students engage in vibrant discussions at the nexus of law, philosophy, rapidly-growing business sectors, and cutting-edge technological innovation.

Cross-Disciplinary, Research and Scholarship 

Energy and climate law professor joins Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center 

October 21, 2021

Shelley Welton’s faculty appointment is at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School where she will hold an affiliation with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy in the Weitzman School.

Environmental Law, Research and Scholarship 

Professionalism Day prepares law students for future legal leadership 

October 12, 2021

Nearly 300 law students participated in this year’s Professionalism Day, hosted by the Law School’s Center on Professionalism (COP).

Cross-Disciplinary 

Law School Dean Theodore Ruger, GSE Dean Pam Grossman, and Harvard’s Jill Lepore discuss Constitutional education during an “era of Constitutional crisis:” Penn Today 

September 28, 2021

 

Biddle Law Librarian Sarah Oswald collaborates with librarians across the University to archive digital content: Penn Libraries News 

September 14, 2021

 

Scott L. Bok C’81, W’81, L’84 discusses Penn’s spring plans and refusal to divest from fossil fuels: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

November 23, 2020

 

Prof Roberts encourages students to share perspectives with Penn Public Safety Review and Outreach Initiative: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

September 15, 2020

 

Law Faculty with joint appointments in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences 

July 13, 2020

Meet four law professors who have joint appointments in the University’s School of Arts and Sciences, emphasizing the Law School’s cross-disciplinary focus.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Black Pre-Law Association compiles courses and resources for allies, Black students: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

June 29, 2020

 

Quattrone Center to review Penn’s Division of Public Safety’s programs using data-driven approach: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

June 24, 2020

 

Celebrate LOVE at Penn Law 

February 13, 2020

Alums share their stories of finding love at the Law School

 

Leticia Salazar C’18, L’22, GEd’22, one of three inaugural First Generation Professionals fellows 

January 27, 2020

With a focus on Education Policy and Law, Salazar exemplifies the cross-disciplinary nature of the school

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance viewing in Biddle Law Library 

January 14, 2020

Flags remembering transgender victims of violence in 2019 on display in Biddle Library. 

 

Carey Law and Contaminated Drinking Water: Confronting the Interests of Capital in the Fight for Equitable School Funding in Philadelphia 

December 1, 2019

Jordan Konell, Madison Gray, and the Philadelphia Power Research Collective

 

Biometric Screenings (FRES - Left Bank) 

October 14, 2019

Start this year’s Be in the Know campaign and sign up for a free and confidential biometric screening on Oct 15, which measures your blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose), and non-fasting total and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol.

 

Prof. Yoo calls for more care and transparency to be built into artificial intelligence algorithms: Penn Today 

September 20, 2019

 

In a Penn series of climate policy ideas, Prof. Austin suggests learning from Hurricane Katrina aftermath to conceptualize climate justice 

September 9, 2019

Environmental Law 

In a series of climate policy ideas, Prof. Chang outlines an import tax policy that could help mitigate climate change 

September 9, 2019

Environmental Law 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts listed among Penn’s famous professors: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

August 20, 2019

 

Prof. Coglianese helps organize Penn-wide project publishing climate policy ideas from faculty: Daily Pennsylvanian 

July 12, 2019

Environmental Law 

Memorial Day Observance 

May 17, 2019

The Penn community will honor our heroes on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at College Green, Locust Walk.

 

Workday at Penn 

May 15, 2019

Workday at Penn starts on July 1, 2019. Human capital management, staff recruitment, faculty/staff benefits admin, payroll, and time management.

 

Prof. deLisle reflects on the state of Hong Kong since British cession: Penn Today 

April 3, 2019

 

Penn Law admins prep local high school students for college through mentorship program: Penn Today 

March 22, 2019

 

A look at John Heisman, Penn Law alum and football legend: Penn Today 

December 6, 2018

 

Former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein named Perry World House Fellow, will teach at Penn Law 

November 12, 2018

 

Dorothy Roberts takes lead in advancing research for Working Group on University connections to slavery 

June 29, 2018

 

Penn Law to accept GRE, GMAT in pilot program, in addition to accepting LSAT 

June 4, 2018

Beginning fall 2018, all applicants to the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s JD degree program will have the option to take the LSAT, GRE, or GMAT admissions tests as part of a pilot program launched by the school.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Penn Law Commencement 2018 

May 11, 2018

On Monday, May 14, the University of Pennsylvania Law School hosted its graduation ceremony at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.

 

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Expansion of Multi-Partner Medical Legal Partnership 

April 24, 2018

Corporate Gift from Reed Smith Funds Growing, Unique Collaboration

 

Penn Law a venue for successful All Ivy Native Spring Conference 

April 16, 2018

Natives at Penn hosted “Navigating Two Worlds,” bringing to campus approximately 125 Native and/or Indigenous Students from Ivy League and other prestigious institutions.

 

Celebrating Women’s National History Month 

March 14, 2018

Women in STEM

 

Penn Law’s Youth Advocacy Project supports minors involved in the criminal justice system 

February 23, 2018

 

Prof. Baker shares research on the regulation of robo-advisor: Knowledge @ Wharton 

December 26, 2017

 

Arhama Rushdi L’18 shares her experiences working in the International Refugee Assistance Project 

December 7, 2017

 

Spotlight on the Penn Law Federalist Society: The Daily Pennsylvania 

December 6, 2017

 

Prof. Knoll shares how the GOP tax plan would impact real estate: Knowledge @ Wharton 

November 10, 2017

 

Prof. Burke-White among principal investigators at Perry World House awarded Carnegie Corporation grant 

October 18, 2017

 

Join the Penn Inclusive Entrepreneurship Society (PIES) for LawWithoutWalls (LWOW)! Info Session Wednesday Oct. 25th 12 pm Silverman 280 

October 16, 2017

 

Interview with Prof. Allen shares her background in philosophy and academia 

September 8, 2017

 

Prof. deLisle weighs in on the North Korean Crisis: Knowledge @ Wharton 

August 17, 2017

 

Video: Summer Mentorship Program at Penn Law 

August 16, 2017

 

Ryan Galea JD/MBA ’19 on applying a legal lens to impact investing in the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic 

August 13, 2017

 

Prof. Burke-White analyzes how Venezuela could find a way out of chaos 

August 4, 2017

 

Profs. Paoletti & Roosevelt discuss Trump’s travel ban: Wharton Business Radio 

July 13, 2017

 

Prof. Coglianese discusses the benefits & costs of environmental regulation on the Kleinman Energy podcast 

July 12, 2017

Environmental Law 

Prof. Pritchett becomes Penn’s 30th provost and the first African American to hold this position: Philadelphia Inquirer 

July 3, 2017

 

Prof. deLisle weighs in on whether China will become a leader in clean energy: Knowledge @ Wharton 

June 22, 2017

Environmental Law 

Prof. Roberts among inaugural recipients for new Penn SAS integrative global inquiries fund 

June 5, 2017

 

Prof. Wendell Pritchett appointed to be the 30th Provost of the University of Pennsylvania 

May 10, 2017

 

Prof. Skeel discusses Puerto Rico & bankruptcy on Knowledge @ Wharton 

May 9, 2017

 

Prof. Knoll breaks down pros & cons of White House tax plan: Knowledge @ Wharton 

May 2, 2017

 

19th Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks at Penn Law 

April 28, 2017

 

Regulation Fellow Shana Starobin looks to Cuba for sustainability and agroecology in practice 

April 22, 2017

 

Three Penn Law students are creating a group to provide mentorship for first-generation law students 

April 18, 2017

 

Students from Penn Law provide legal aid at the West Philadelphia Health Fair 

April 10, 2017

 

Professors Roosevelt & Paoletti weigh in on whether the courts will permanently block Trump’s travel ban 

March 23, 2017

 

The Toll Public Interest Center leads law students to pro bono work: Penn Current 

February 23, 2017

 

Penn Law Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic helps Penn students realize tech startup dreams 

February 21, 2017

 

Foster a Working Dog in Training 

February 16, 2017

The Penn Vet Working Dog Center is searching for committed full-time fosters to begin training this year’s incoming puppies. Backup fosters are needed too, and would host the dogs in their home for 1 to 5 days.

 

Students from Penn Law & Penn SP2 advocate for youth facing prison time 

February 8, 2017

 

Hannah Victor L’18 discusses Penn pro-life students who consider themselves feminists: Daily Pennsylvanian 

February 1, 2017

 

Statement from Dean Ruger in response to Jan. 27 White House Executive Order on refugees, immigration 

January 30, 2017

Penn Law Dean Ted Ruger affirms that “as a world-leading research and teaching institution, we must engage actively with students, attorneys, and policymakers from around the globe in order to prepare our students to be lawyers and leaders in an increasingly connected society and economy.”

 

Take a look back at this year’s highlights at Penn Law 

December 20, 2016

 

Prof. deLisle on what Trump’s mixed signals on China could mean for his strategy: Knowledge @ Wharton 

December 9, 2016

 

Penn Law #AmericanConstitutionSociety will be bringing progressive students and legal professionals across the northeast to Penn in October! 

September 25, 2016

 

Prof. Burke-White explores how Venezuela can avoid collapse: Knowledge @ Wharton 

September 15, 2016

 

Simmons discusses her research and role at Penn 

September 6, 2016

Newly appointed as he eighteenth Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Beth Simmons discusses her upcoming plans at Penn, the intersection of law and political science, and her latest research on international borders.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Prof. Roberts on how the myth of biologically distinct races affects law & policy: Penn Gazette 

July 19, 2016

 

Prof. Burke-White explains how Venezuela fell apart: Knowledge @ Wharton 

July 12, 2016

 

Prof. Yoo offers insights on retail cybersecurity: Knowledge @ Wharton 

July 8, 2016

 

Dean Ruger analyzes the 2016 term of the U.S. Supreme Court: Knowledge @ Wharton 

July 6, 2016

 

Prof. Wolff weighs in on what the Orlando shooting will mean for gun control: Knowledge @ Wharton 

June 15, 2016

 

Prof. Fisch explains how ‘dark money’ distorts the political process: Knowledge@Wharton 

June 3, 2016

 

Prof. Skeel analyzes India’s new bankruptcy law: Knowledge@Wharton 

May 25, 2016

 

Prof. Gordon uncovers the history of the separation of church and state 

May 4, 2016

 

Sharswood Fellow Craig Konnoth analyzes PA’s LGBTQ discrimination ban 

April 14, 2016

 

Prof. Wolff analyzes North Carolina’s anti-discrimination law: Knowledge @ Wharton 

April 8, 2016

 

Jeff Vagle discusses why healthcare is the next big target for cyber criminals: Knowledge @ Wharton 

March 9, 2016

 

Legal scholars from Penn Law reflect on Justice Scalia’s legacy: Daily Pennsylvanian 

February 17, 2016

 

Prof. Coglianese comments on the challenge of finding a successor for SCOTUS Justice Scalia 

February 17, 2016

 

Prof. Roberts & SAS Prof. Tishkoff call attention to the use of race in human genetic research 

February 4, 2016

 

Prof. Abrams on why patent trolls are not all bad: Knowledge@Wharton 

December 14, 2015

 

Prof. Claire Finkelstein analyzes the ethics of autonomous military drones: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

November 17, 2015

 

Prof. Coglianese analyzes Volkswagen’s emissions crisis: Knowledge @ Wharton 

September 23, 2015

 

Prof. Sarah Paoletti analyzes Europe’s migrant crisis: Knowledge@Wharton 

September 10, 2015

 

New invention spurs students in Detkin IP/Tech Clinic to master intricacies of patent law 

July 13, 2015

Budding companies benefit from the free legal service offered through the Detkin Clinic, which Cynthia Dahl and her colleagues at Penn Law describe as “a teaching law firm.”

 

Dean Ruger on challenges to the Affordable Care Act on new Case in Point episode 

May 22, 2015

 

Penn Law no. 1 for placing students in long-term, full time jobs requiring bar passage 

May 6, 2015

 

Fairness, criminal justice, and “Serial” on the “Case in Point” podcast 

April 29, 2015

 

Students at Penn Law advocate for Philadelphia public school families 

April 8, 2015

 

The New Yorker features work by Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice 

March 31, 2015

 

Campbell earns Models of Excellence Award for green initiatives 

March 2, 2015

Joseph Campbell, Penn Law’s Building Administrator, received a Models of Excellence Award for his work leading Penn Law’s sustainability efforts.

 

Theodore Ruger named Dean of Penn Law 

February 17, 2015

Theodore Ruger has been named dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, effective July 1.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Download the Winter issue of the Penn Law Journal now in the iPad App Store! 

January 12, 2015

 

Penn Law launches innovative program in Latin American & Latino Studies 

August 25, 2014

In recognition of the mounting importance of Latin America as both a rapidly growing global legal market and the hub of much U.S. immigration debate, the University of Pennsylvania Law School has established the innovative Certificate of Study in Latin American and Latino Studies.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Wendell Pritchett on returning to Penn, and the future of legal and higher education 

July 1, 2014

Wendell Pritchett on returning to Penn, and the future of legal and higher education.

 

Farewell to Dean Fitts quote & comments 

June 23, 2014

Members of the Penn Law community share their farewell messages to Dean Michael A. Fitts. Share your own in the comments!

 

Commitment to Penn Law 

May 22, 2014

Penn Law celebrated the exceptional excellence and years of dedication of the Law School’s faculty and staff at the annual Longevity Awards. The longstanding commitment of employees at the Law School speaks to the collaborative and collegial environment fostered throughout every level at the School.

 

Video feature: Lawyers across categories 

April 21, 2014

In this video feature, voices from across the Penn Law community discuss how the distinctive emphasis on cross-disciplinary education at Penn Law embraces a University-wide ideal of integrating knowledge.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Recap: Lecture by Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York 

March 5, 2014

On March 4, Penn Law and Wharton co-hosted Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to present a guest lecture in Huntsman Hall to students, faculty, and the Penn community.

 

Highlights from “Scholarship After Snowden” panel on digital surveillance 

October 21, 2013

The rise of pervasive digital surveillance and what it means for the academic world and future professionals was the subject of a program sponsored Oct. 17 by Penn Law and the Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication.

 

Golkin Hall awarded Gold LEED status for environmental design 

September 23, 2013

Golkin Hall, the newest addition to the four-building University of Pennsylvania Law School campus, has been awarded LEED Gold status for new construction by the U.S. Green Building Council, a coveted recognition of best-in-class building strategies for energy and environmental design.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Penn Law and Engineering launch innovative program in Law & Technology 

August 6, 2013

At a time when debates over technology policy are as significant as they are complex, the University of Pennsylvania Law School and School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) are launching an innovative joint degree program whose goal is to graduate lawyers and engineers able to address issues at the intersection of law and technology.

 

$15 Million Gift will fund new Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at Penn Law 

May 28, 2013

The University of Pennsylvania Law School has received a $15 million gift to establish the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, a national research and policy hub created to catalyze long-term structural improvements to the US criminal justice system.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Christopher Dodd to deliver Commencement Address 

April 10, 2013

The Class of 2013 Commencement Address will be delivered by Christopher J. Dodd, the longtime Democratic Senator from Connecticut.

 

Penn Law and the Wharton School launch first-of-its-kind management program for law students 

March 4, 2013

Penn Law and the Wharton School launch first-of-its-kind management program for law students

Cross-Disciplinary 

Geneva Campbell L’13 on the strategic advantage in obtaining her JD/MBE 

February 22, 2013

Geneva Campbell L’13 talks about how her decision to obtain a JD/MBE has enabled her to be versed in the fields of the law, health, and bioethics, allowing her to pursue a career in health law, or health and medical ethics policy.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Video feature: Dean Michael Fitts on the value of Penn Law’s cross-disciplinary model 

January 24, 2013

Penn Law’s Dean Michael Fitts discusses how the Law School’s distinctive emphasis on cross-disciplinary education embraces a University-wide ideal of “integrating knowledge.”

 

The commercialization of innovation: an education on intellectual property 

November 21, 2012

Cynthia Dahl, Practice Associate Professor of Law and the inaugural director of the Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, talks about the interdisciplinary opportunities of the Clinic and what makes this clinic unique.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Thirty-five years running, Light Opera Company puts on a show and provides a break from the books 

October 24, 2012

A hallmark of Penn Law’s collegial and collaborative environment, the Light Opera company offers students a break from the books and a creative outlet to show off their many talents.

 

Q&A with Profs. Jacques deLisle and Lin Yan on the future of administrative law in China 

October 22, 2012

Penn Law Professor Jacques deLisleand visiting scholar Professor Lin Yan of Shanghai Jiaotong University Law School discussed an Oct. 24 Law School symposium on the evolution and importance of administrative law in China.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts on use of race as biological category 

October 15, 2012

Dorothy Roberts discusses her interdisciplinary research exploring the relationship between race and science.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Penn Law community mourns Senator Arlen Specter C’51 

October 14, 2012

Arlen Specter C’51, the longest-serving United States Senator in Pennsylvania’s history and a Visiting Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, died Sunday, October 14. He was 82.

 

Dorothy Roberts, the 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge professor 

October 5, 2012

Professor Dorothy Roberts explores methods across disciplines to understand the intersection of different systems of inequality.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Penn Law capital campaign raises $180 million, surpasses fundraising goal 

September 24, 2012

In a time of significant change for the legal academy and the profession, Penn Law has completed a record-breaking capital campaign, enabling the Law School to proactively  transform its academic program to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving legal landscape, supporting the expansion of world-class faculty, programs, and financial support - while maintaining a small class size.

Cross-Disciplinary 

CERL launch event convenes experts to examine key trends, questions in national security law 

September 12, 2012

On the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Penn Law hosted the inaugural event for the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) in Fitts Auditorium.

Cross-Disciplinary 

Select papers of nation’s Founders on exhibit at Penn Law for Constitution Day, Sept. 17 

September 7, 2012

On Monday, September 17, as part of Constitution Day, Penn Law will host an exhibit of select original documents of James Wilson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, framer of the Constitution and member of the first U.S. Supreme Court, along with other historical documents written or signed by President George Washington and Patrick Henry.

 

Penn wins top honors nationwide in EPA’s Green Power Challenge 

April 27, 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the winners of the 2012 College University Green Power Challenge and the top winner in the Green Power Challenge is the University of Pennsylvania.

 

Dedicating Golkin Hall 

April 18, 2012

A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor

 

Prof. Jacques deLisle on the China and International Human Rights Seminar Series 

March 29, 2012

Innovative new seminar, “China and International Human Rights,” draws together Law School students, other Penn students, and members of the wider University community.

 

Penn Law students raise $36,000 for Make-A-Wish through innovative management and leadership challenge 

March 29, 2012

University of Pennsylvania Law School students raise over $36,000 for Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley

 

Sparer Symposium convenes scholars, activists, community leaders to aid at-risk youth 

March 19, 2012

On March 16 a diverse group of policy experts, scholars, activists, and community leaders addressed the pressing issues of aiding at-risk youth in the transition to adulthood as part of the 31st annual Edward V. Sparer Symposium.

 

Public Interest Week keynote Greenberger shines spotlight on “war on women,” encourages advocacy 

March 15, 2012

Honorary Fellow-in-Residence Marcia Greenberger C’67, L’70 shined a spotlight on women’s rights during her keynote address at Public Interest Week.

 

University of Pennsylvania Law School to Celebrate Formal Opening of Golkin Hall 

February 23, 2012

-State-of-the-art building completes Penn Law’s magnificent and physically integrated campus and embodies its distinctive vision for an interdisciplinary legal education-

 

Remy Nshimiyimana C’08, L’11 on International Legal Studies at Penn 

October 18, 2011

Remy Nshimiyimana C’08, L’ 11 recently spoke with Penn Law’s Office of Communications about his experience taking the joint degree in Global Business Law and his desire to gain exposure to the global market.

Cross-Disciplinary