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

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

Art and Architecture: George Sharswood C’1823
The Sharswood Fellowship was created in 2007 to encourage scholars committed to entering a career in legal academia.

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.

Art and Architecture: James Wilson
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.

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

Q&A with President Magill
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.

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

Cross-Disciplinary Innovation in Action
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.

JD/MBA Admissions Welcomes Claire Devlin GEd’22
Claire Devlin GEd’22 is the new Associate Director of Admissions of the Francis J. & William Polk Carey JD/MBA Program.

Leading Legal Profession Innovation
The Future of the Profession Initiative’s new interdisciplinary, problem-solving lab will address the most significant challenges facing the American legal profession.