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Camilla Samuelsson L'25

Advocating for Immigrant Youth 

Interning with the Legal Aid Society’s immigration law unit gave Camilla Samuelsson L’25 hands-on experience representing clients in deportation proceedings.

Rachel Kabat L'25

Advocating for Asylum Seekers 

Rachel Kabat L’25 shares her experience as a Global Justice Fellow working with the International Rescue Committee’s Denver branch.

a hand with wrist in handcuffs on the phone close up at a desk at night

Immigrant Access to Counsel 

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Transnational Legal Clinic filed a complaint regarding access to counsel for individuals held in ICE custody at a Pike County Correctional Facility.

Fernando Chang-Muy

‘Arbitrary Cruelty of Our Current Asylum System’ 

“We cannot turn our backs on Central American immigrants at the border,” writes Adj. Prof. Fernando Chang-Muy.

Gender Justice Advocates 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penn Carey Law is proud to highlight dedicated advocates working tirelessly in the crucial fight for gender justice around the world.

Tamara Shehadeh-Cope (PIRC) with Sarah Paoletti and Liz Bradley.

Award-Winning Immigration Advocacy 

The PA Immigration Resource Center has honored the Transnational Legal Clinic with its annual Light of Liberty Award. Pictured: Tamara Shehadeh-Cope (PIRC) with Sarah Paoletti and Liz Bradley.

The Uncertain Future of DACA 

Practice Prof. Sarah Paoletti spoke with Penn Today about what the recent 5th Circuit decision means for DACA beneficiaries and their family members.

Pathways to the Profession: Kate Koudouna L’24 

Kate Koudouna L’24 spent her 1L summer advocating for and researching international topics in labor justice.

Immigration stamp with Congressional building in the background

Rethinking Credibility Assessments 

A federal appellate court recently cited Visiting Assistant Practice Prof. Liz Bradley’s research on demeanor evidence in asylum cases.

SCOTUS Immigration Decisions 

Practice Prof. of Law Sarah Paoletti says the recent decisions will have a “devastating impact on non-citizens and their family members.”

Immigration and refugee justice advocacy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law students have an amalgam of academic and experiential opportunities to prepare them for careers fighting for immigration and refugee justice.

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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.