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January 3, 2023
Penn Carey Law’s interdisciplinary faculty cultivates an enriching atmosphere for emerging legal academics.
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.
Putting Women Back into the Picture
December 14, 2022
In a new report, students study the intersection between arts, culture, and gender-based stereotypes to better understand trends in law and policy worldwide.
Commemorating Constitution Day
September 16, 2022
In celebration of Constitution Day, we are highlighting Penn Carey Law’s recent insights, analysis, and observations on today’s most pressing constitutional issues.
‘A Crisis and an Opportunity’
August 25, 2022
Devontae Torriente L’24 sees potential for growth, progress, and optimism amidst a significant departure from established constitutional precedent.
The Real Birth of a Nation
July 4, 2022
Prof. Kermit Roosevelt argues that we should celebrate the birth of the U.S. on the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address to celebrate the ideal of equality for all.
Historic Debt Restructuring
May 10, 2022
Prof. Skeel chaired the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, known locally as “la Junta.”
Antitrust from a Historical Perspective
May 2, 2022
At ProMarket, Prof. Hovenkamp writes about a recently unearthed memo from George Stigler and Richard Posner to the Reagan administration.
Remembering Founding Father James Wilson, Law School founder, on Constitution Day
September 17, 2021
In addition to founding the Law School, 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.
Tsiwen Law L’84 and his lifelong dedication to securing Asian American civil rights
August 26, 2021
Tsiwen Law L’84 has been an Asian American civil rights activist for decades, dating to the anti-Vietnam War movement in the late 1960s.
BLSA Conference 33rd Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference: “Hidden Truths: Addressing a 13th Amendment Ambiguity that Created America’s Carceral State”
March 16, 2021
The event brought together scholars and leading experts in the fields of law, sociology, and civil rights to engage in a robust conversation about the roots of mass incarceration and the prison abolition movement.