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Penn Law Students

The Law Registrar’s Office (Academic Affairs Office) works with students, faculty, and staff in a myriad of ways, from course registration to exams, to graduation and beyond, and we welcomes your questions.  If you can’t find what you are looking for below, please email us at reg@law.upenn.edu or stop in to see us in GK103 (Golkin Hall).

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Law Curriculum

The Law School offers a rich curriculum of courses, seminars, clinics, externships and co-curricular opportunities to students each term.  The Law School participates in advance registration, wherein students request enrollment in courses prior to each term.  Details follow…

Registration:
Course Information &
Advance Registration Instructions

Degree Requirements

The following links provide the degree requirements for each of the programs offered at Penn Carey Law School:

Juris Doctor - JD Master of Laws - LLMMaster of
Comparative Law -
LLCMDoctor of the
Science of Law - SJDMaster in Law - ML

Transcripts & Forms

The transcript is the official record of coursework and grades at the Law School. It also displays degrees awarded, honors earned, and academic notes.  

Order a TranscriptRequest a Letter (enrollment verification/good standing)Download Forms 

Law School Exams

Assessments in Law School courses vary, from in-class exams, takeaway exams, student projects, and academic papers.  Please review the exam schedule and student conduct expectations in preparation for final exams.

Exam SchedulesReschedule an ExamStudent Code of ConductRegister your Laptop

Policies & Procedures

 

Student Policies & ProceduresClass Cancellations
Due to Inclement Weather

State Bar Info

To obtain a license to practice law, law graduates must apply for bar admission in the state(s) where they wish to practice. The bar exam is offered twice a year in most jurisdictions, in July and February.

Bar Exam Overview and
Helpful Resources

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Academic Affairs

reg@law.upenn.edu

215-898-6427

M-TH: In-person availability 9:00 - 4:30
F: virtual appointments preferred

Claire Wallace

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs

cwallac2@law.upenn.edu

Claire is the Law School Registrar and oversees the offices of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.

Amanda Aronoff

Managing Director, Cross-Disciplinary Programs & Academic Options, Penn Carey Law Director, Student Engagement, Penn Carey JD/MBA

aramanda@law.upenn.edu

Amanda can advise with respect to cross-disciplinary opportunities, including joint degrees, certificates and/or taking classes at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School sister schools.

Nicole Federico

Associate Director, Academic Services

nfederico@law.upenn.edu

Nicole can assist with questions related to registration, exam accommodations and postponements, and degree requirements. Notary services and degree audits are available by appointment.

Robin Harris

Assistant Registrar

rharris2@law.upenn.edu

Robin can assist with questions related to course registration, exams, room requests and notary services.

Maura Matthews

Academic & Student Affairs Coordinator

maurama@law.upenn.edu

Maura is your first point of contact in the Registrar/Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Offices.

Sherita Ragins

Associate Director for Cross-Disciplinary Programs

sragins@law.upenn.edu

Sherita can assist with questions related to course registration for Law and non-Law students, as well as transcript requests, exams, and cross-disciplinary administrative procedures.

Chelsey Thompson

Academic Coordinator

chelseyt@law.upenn.edu

Chelsey can assist with questions related to course registration, exams, and state bar form processing.

Juliana van Hoeven

Director of Regulatory Affairs

juliv@law.upenn.edu

Director of Regulatory Affairs