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…
Degree Requirements
The following links provide the degree requirements for each of the programs offered at Penn Carey Law School:
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.
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.
Policies & Procedures
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.
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Academic Affairs
215-898-6427
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Claire Wallace
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
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
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
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
Robin can assist with questions related to course registration, exams, room requests and notary services.
Maura Matthews
Academic & Student Affairs Coordinator
Maura is your first point of contact in the Registrar/Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Offices.
Sherita Ragins
Associate Director for Cross-Disciplinary Programs
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
Chelsey can assist with questions related to course registration, exams, and state bar form processing.
Juliana van Hoeven
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Director of Regulatory Affairs