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Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Cathie Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Allison Hoffman

Examining Health Care Equities

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Allison K. Hoffman discusses the role of state ballot initiatives, federal law, and private equity in the U.S. health care system.

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Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Cathie Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Allison Hoffman

Examining Health Care Equities

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Allison K. Hoffman discusses the role of state ballot initiatives, federal law, and private equity in the U.S. health care system.

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Group of Penn Carey Law students at the Alley of the Flags, Geneva, Switzerland

‘Climate Change Is a Man-Made Problem with a Feminist Solution’

Hayley Fitzgerald-Smith L’24 and Dorothy Ayitey LLM’24 share their reflections on Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ remarks at the 87th session of the CEDAW.

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 seated at a table at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition National Championship

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 advanced to the finals, held in Houston, Texas

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Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 seated at a table at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition National Championship

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 advanced to the finals, held in Houston, Texas

Eve Higginbotham ML’20

Celebrating Black History Month: Present and Past Pioneers

Dr. Eve Higginbotham ML’20 writes, “Recognizing the accomplishments of these pioneers affirms their value and reminds us of our own value that our own personal journeys bring to society every day.”

Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

The Continued Fight for Equality

Penn Carey Law’s BLSA hosted the 36th Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference, which focused on the past, present, and future of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Putting Women Back in the Game

Students from Rangita de Silva de Alwis’s class on women, law, and leadership have produced a report exploring issues affecting women’s equality in sports.

Students attending class, Psychology of Legal Decision-Making in a Silverman classroom.

Psychology of Legal Decision-Making

In the “Psychology of Legal Decision-Making” seminar, students learn about substantive areas of legal scholarship and also practice essential skills for understanding—and even developing—new empirical research.

Technology Law & Ethics

This Penn Carey Law course empowers a new generation of engineers to recognize and examine critically the ethical, moral, and legal quandaries.

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Research and Scholarship

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Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Cathie Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Kate Shaw

Why the Supreme Court Should Clear the Way for a Pre-Election Trump Trial

At The New York Times,Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Court should reject Trump’s immunity argument quickly to allow a criminal trial to proceed before the presidential election in the fall.

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Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence 

Prof. Cathie Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution 

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Carrie Burnham Kilgore L'1888

‘Inspiring Not Just for Women but for All Law Students’ 

The Penn Carey Law Women’s Association’s annual dinner honors the legacy of Dr. Caroline Burnham Kilgore L’1888.

Allison Hoffman

Examining Health Care Equities 

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Allison K. Hoffman discusses the role of state ballot initiatives, federal law, and private equity in the U.S. health care system.

Kate Shaw

Why the Supreme Court Should Clear the Way for a Pre-Election Trump Trial 

At The New York Times,Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Court should reject Trump’s immunity argument quickly to allow a criminal trial to proceed before the presidential election in the fall.

Group of Penn Carey Law students at the Alley of the Flags, Geneva, Switzerland

‘Climate Change Is a Man-Made Problem with a Feminist Solution’ 

Hayley Fitzgerald-Smith L’24 and Dorothy Ayitey LLM’24 share their reflections on Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ remarks at the 87th session of the CEDAW.

Rangita de Silva de Alwis

Feminization of Poverty and Women’s Leadership 

Rangita de Silva de Alwis encourages UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2024 anti-poverty policymakers to “give women’s leadership and decision-making a fresh look.”

Tess Wilkinson-Ryan

The Fear of Playing a Fool 

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 discusses the role of human psychology in legal and regulatory systems.

Kanyinsola Ajayi L'24 and Ty Parks L'24 seated at a table at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition National Championship 

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 advanced to the finals, held in Houston, Texas

headshot of Dylan Roberts ML'26

Journey from History to Cybersecurity Law 

Dylan Roberts ML’26 discusses his experiences in the Master in Law (ML) Program.

Sarah Paoletti

Protecting the Right to Seek Asylum 

At The Hill,Transnational Legal Clinic Director Sarah Paoletti urges representatives to “take a long, hard look at the ways our immigration and deportation systems are failing people who are in harm’s way.”

Gus Hurwitz

Supreme Court Arguments on Social Media Laws 

CTIC Academic Director Justin (Gus) Hurwitz discusses what the Court’s ruling could mean for the future of social media.

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March 18, 2024

Admitted Student Visit Day

Visit day for admitted JD students for the Class of 2027.

March 18, 2024

Prince the Tailor

Prince the Tailor, who comes to Wharton every year to provide affordable, tailored suits for students, is opening up availability for law students this year! You can sign-up for an appointment here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wfxqDE6r9uHzxvd7rCUWtS9D0_JDXDGn66DiUpJ6V1E/edit#gid=0 Slots fill up fast! The price list is attached as an image to this event. Please email pchakka@pennlaw.upenn.edu with any questions.

March 19, 2024

JLSA: Lunch & Learn

Join JLSA for a discussion with Professor Tom Baker and Professor Claire Finkelstein about Jewish identity, culture, and career paths.