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The Promising Use of AI Models in Contract Interpretation 

In “Generative Interpretation,”Prof. David Hoffman shows how large language models (LLMs) provide a better method of contract interpretation, with some caveats.

‘No One Is Above the Law’ 

Prof. Claire O. Finkelstein explores the Georgia district court decision denying Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mark Meadow’s request to move his case to federal court.

Learning Beyond the Classroom 

Civil Practice Clinic students “learn what it means to be a lawyer with profound obligations to clients, the profession, the courts, and our national promise of justice for all,” said Director Lou Rulli.

Advocacy Excellence 

Nikita Ganesh L’24 won first prize at the New York State Bar Association’s Moot Court Oral Argument.

Norma Levy Shapiro

Art and Architecture: Judge Norma Shapiro L’51 

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.

Will SCOTUS Upend the Internet? 

“The Supreme Court’s resolution of the Gonzalez case will likely represent the most consequential update for Section 230 in the foreseeable future,” writes Prof. Christopher S. Yoo in the Los Angeles Times.

Judge Dolores Sloviter

Remembering Chief Judge Dolores K. Sloviter L’56 

In addition to breaking barriers for women in the legal profession, Judge Sloviter fought passionately for equitable access to justice.

Neuroscience and the Law 

The Neurolaw Society is a student group that encourages interdisciplinary discourse across topics in law, policy, health, and neuroscience.

Leading the Innocence Project 

Christina Swarns L’93, who has dedicated her career to criminal justice reform, speaks with Essence about her position as Executive Director of the Innocence Project.

Dedication to Innovation 

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack joins theFuture of the Profession Initiative as Strategic Advisor, bringing her breadth of experience and dedication to equal access to justice.

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Judicial Ethics 

Prof. of Practice Lou Rulli recently led an educational session for over 300 Pennsylvania judges, which included a discussion of strategies to better ensure equitable treatment of self-represented litigants.

The Future of American Democracy 

Prof. Kermit Roosevelt and Lecturer in Law Jason Abel L’03 discuss what the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Moore v. Harper could mean for our democracy.

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September 25, 2023

Library Pop Up in Clock

Drop by Biddle’s table in the Clock to meet some librarians, grab a snack, and win some swag!

September 26, 2023

Study Abroad Q&A (hybrid)

Join the Office of International Affairs (OIA) for this info session on studying abroad in the 2024-2025 academic year (targeted mainly to 2Ls, but 1Ls are welcome to attend). Learn more about Penn Carey Law’s eight partner programs (in China, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, and the UK) as well as ad-hoc study abroad opportunities. Application deadline for both Fall 2024 and full-year programs is Monday, November 27. Additional details available on the Study Abroad website. RSVP to attend in-person. Virtual attendees can register via Zoom.

September 26, 2023

“Dark Waters” screening

Professor Tom Baker’s Torts class will screen the film “Dark Waters” on Sept. 26 in Fitts Auditorium.