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Cross-Disciplinary Newsletters

See legal education innovation in action in our cross-disciplinary newsletter archive.

Spring/Summer 2023

This issue features a video about the JD/MBE (Bioethics) program, along with a first time graduate of the LGBTQ certificate, a CTIC scholarship awardee who is getting a joint degree with Engineering, and other cross-disciplinary courses we offer.

Winter 2022

This issue features the JD/MAs with the Lauder Institute, as well as the new Associate Director of the JD/MBA program and the Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities Fair which allowed students to meet representatives from across the University about pursuing joint degrees.

Spring 2022

This issue features a video about Carey JD/MBA Lydia Anglin’s decision to apply to the program, as well as articles about the new LGBTQ Certificate and the Environmental Certificates available to all JD students in partnership with our sister schools.

 

Winter 2021-22

This issue features the JD/MSEd with the Graduate School of Education, as well as a Q&A with the Co-Presidents of the JD/MBA Student Association and a video about a JD/PhD student who is studying at the intersection of Law and Communications.

Spring 2021

See how the Law School’s commitment to cross-disciplinary education allows our students to apply their legal knowledge to any career, from the Air Force to Urban Spatial Analytics.

Fall 2020 Newsletter — Special Health Care Edition

This edition of the Cross-Disciplinary Newsletter highlights intersections between the law and health care. 

Spring 2020

Learn about the new Africana Studies certificate and why 80% of Penn Law students pursue courses and degrees at Penn Law’s sister schools.

Fall 2019

This issue features a new video detailing unique opportunities available to JD/MCIT students, how one student is helping to protect the environment with a joint JD and bioethics degree, and more!

Spring 2019

This issue features a new video detailing the benefits of Penn Law’s joint JD/MSSP degree, JD/PhD graduates of Penn Law who are thriving as professors at top schools, and how an ML student is launching a new career in privacy.

Fall 2018

Featuring a new video detailing a joint degree program in International Affairs; Penn Law staff helping students build customized cross-disciplinary opportunities; and an interview with Vice Provost and Professor of Law and Philosophy, Anita Allen.

Spring 2018

Featuring a new video highlighting the trailblazing approach to training the next generation of lawyers; Kelly McLaughlin named as Director of Carey JD/MBA Program; Irene Hong L’18 studying at the intersection of law, social policy and social change; and more

Fall 2017

Featuring: JD/MBE program trains students to respond to healthcare issues; Christina Lee L’17 works with researchers and policymakers with her joint-degree in Criminology; Students awarded scholarships for cross-disciplinary study at Penn Engineering; and more

Spring 2017

Featuring: Law and Politics Certificate provides cutting-edge training for a new generation of leaders; Estee Ward L’17 on becoming a more effective human rights attorney; David Hoffman, expert in law and psychology, joins Penn Law faculty; and more.

Fall 2016

Featuring: Penn Law’s SCAN Neuroscience Certificate; Brett Peanasky L’16 channels passion for policy and architecture; Beth Simmons appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor; and more.

Spring 2016

Featuring: Penn Law’s Law and Tech program incorporates law, sciences, engineering, and business; Brianna Bloodgood JD/MBE ’17 (Bioethics) describes Penn Law’s extensive cross-disciplinary opportunities; Dorothy Roberts exposes the myths of race-based medicine; and more.

Fall 2015

Featuring: Nicolle Strand L’13 on the JD/MBE; CTIC Scholars; Prof. Morse on the radical challenges of neurolaw; JD/MA International Studies; Anjali Bushan L’17 talks about pursuing her JD/MSW at Penn; New invention spurs students in Penn Law’s Detkin IP/Tech Clinic to master the intricacies of patent law; and more.

Spring 2015

Featuring: SCAN certificate; $10m gift to the JD/MBA program; Master in Law degree; Siri Carlson L’16 dives into both pro bono work and neuroscience; Students explore new models of higher education with Dean Pritchett; and more.

Fall 2014

Featuring: Curricular Innovation in the Certificate in Latin American & Latino Studies; Cross-disciplinary opportunities fair; Jessica Rice L’14 on JD/MA International Studies; five new interdisciplinary faculty hires; and more.