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April 18, 2022
The Bar Council of the Maldives visited the Law School to assist its efforts in regulating legal education and the legal profession in the Republic of Maldives.
David Perla C’91, L’94 drives diversity in litigation through finance
March 2, 2022
As a Co-COO at Burford Capital, Perla believes that finance can – and will – play a vital role in diversifying leadership in the legal profession.
Historic fundraising and engagement campaign solidifies and enhances ‘The Power of Penn Law’
January 10, 2022
“The Power of Penn Law” campaign is the Law School’s most successful fundraising and engagement effort to date.
Yen-Ting “Eddy” Lin LLM’21 advocates for young peoples’ democratic rights
December 15, 2021
Lin sought an LLM degree from Penn in order to better understand and compare legal systems around the world.
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.
Law School’s Future of the Profession Initiative leads efforts to expand access to justice
February 22, 2021
The Future of the Profession Initiative is the Law School’s recognition of its opportunity and obligation to lead through ongoing changes in the legal profession.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Future of the Profession Initiative affiliates with Access to Justice Tech Fellows and welcomes its first Innovator in Residence, Miguel Willis
November 12, 2020
Miguel Willis joins FPI as its inaugural Innovator in Residence and the initiative will partner with Access to Justice Tech Fellows.
Jim Sandman L’76 joins Law School as Distinguished Lecturer and Senior Consultant to the Future of the Profession Initiative
August 19, 2020
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School announced that President Emeritus of the Legal Services Corporation (“LSC”) Jim Sandman L’76 will deepen his relationship with the Law School through his new role as Distinguished Lecturer and Senior Consultant to the Future of the Profession Initiative (“FPI”).
Law 2030: Penn Law formally launches Future of the Profession Initiative
March 4, 2020
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Future of the Profession Initiative held “Law 2030: A Global Conversation About the Future of the Profession” at the Pennovation Center on February 27-28, 2020.
Penn Law announces new ‘Future of the Profession Initiative,’ launched through Law 2030 Conference
October 29, 2019
In the Fall of 2019, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School launched the Future of the Profession Initiative (FPI) to advance its mission of educating the next generation of lawyers and catalyzing change throughout the profession.
Penn Law announces new ‘Future of the Profession Initiative’ focused on legal education innovation, profession-wide thought leadership
October 8, 2019
The Initiative will “Teach, Lead, and Transform” by examining new ways law schools can adopt a holistic vision for the formation of lawyers.
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.