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View AllWelcome, New Faculty!
September 14, 2023
The Law School welcomes experts in voting rights, law and technology, constitutional law, legal ethics, and more.
Welcome, JD Class of 2026!
August 31, 2023
The members of the Law School’s newest class of 248 students were selected from one of the largest applicant pools in Law School history.
Welcome, LLM Class of 2024!
July 31, 2023
This year’s accomplished cohort of over 100 Penn Carey Law LLM students hail from over 30 countries.
New Dean, New Era
July 5, 2023
Sophia Z. Lee begins her term as Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, leading Penn Carey Law toward a new era.
Award-Winning Student Leadership
May 19, 2023
Penn has recognized Keshara Senanayake L’23 with a Graduate Student Leadership Award for his work crafting a long-term solution to unpaid and underpaid internships.
Penn Carey Law Commencement 2023
May 16, 2023
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School honored the Class of 2023 graduates with a ceremony at the American Academy of Music.
Award-Winning Educators
May 11, 2023
Penn Carey Law recognized six faculty members with teaching awards for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Hail and Farewell Reception
April 21, 2023
The Penn Carey Law community recently gathered to honor Dean Ted Ruger for his eight years of service as dean.
2023 Commencement Speaker: Gloria Allred CW’63
April 12, 2023
“Fearless lawyer, feminist, activist, television and radio commentator, warrior, advocate, and winner” Gloria Allred CW’63 will serve as our 2023 commencement speaker.
Sophia Z. Lee Named New Dean
April 4, 2023
Sophia Z. Lee has been named the new dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Black Excellence in Leadership, Scholarship, & Advocacy
February 14, 2023
In honor of Black History Month, explore some of the myriad examples of Black excellence in leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and activism across Penn Carey Law.
Art and Architecture: Lincoln the Lawyer
February 13, 2023
The Law School’s statue of President Abraham Lincoln was sculpted by Civil War veteran George Bissell.