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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.

Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, Institutional Highlights, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

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.

Institutional Highlights, Legal Culture & History 

Art and Architecture: Edwin R. Keedy 

January 27, 2023

The Law School’s annual moot court competition is named in honor of Edwin R. Keedy.

Institutional Highlights 

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

January 16, 2023

A collection of resources and events that honor Dr. King, celebrate the advances in our nation’s civil rights, and examine the work still to be done.

Institutional Highlights, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Art and Architecture: George Sharswood C’1823 

January 2, 2023

The Sharswood Fellowship was created in 2007 to encourage scholars committed to entering a career in legal academia.

Institutional Highlights 

Art and Architecture: Judge Norma Shapiro L’51 

December 29, 2022

The Honorable Norma Shapiro L’51 was appointed to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1978, becoming the first female judge in the Third Circuit.

Courts & the Judicial System, Institutional Highlights, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Art and Architecture: James Wilson 

December 27, 2022

In addition to founding the Law School, James Wilson was a member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of Independence, framer of the U.S. Constitution, and one of the original U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Institutional Highlights, Legal Culture & History 

2022 Year in Review 

December 21, 2022

A look back at some of the top news stories at Penn Carey Law in 2022.

Institutional Highlights 

Remembering Evan J. Chyun L’08 

December 19, 2022

The Evan J. Chyun L’08 Endowed Fund will honor Chyun’s lifelong dedication to social justice advocacy.

Criminal Law & Justice, Institutional Highlights, Public Interest 

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 

U.S. News Participation 

December 2, 2022

Penn Carey Law has issued a statement regarding the institution’s participation in the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings.

Institutional Highlights 

Cross-Disciplinary Innovation in Action 

November 21, 2022

Penn Carey Law facilitates ample opportunity for cross-disciplinary exploration, positioning our students to gain critical insight on the most cutting-edge areas of contemporary law.

Cross-Disciplinary, Experiential Learning, Institutional Highlights