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Penn Carey Law students are not just students: they are also community leaders, dedicated public servants, and passionate individuals with rich personal and professional lives. The Law School is here to support our students through the exhilarating, unique experience that is studying law at Penn.

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Student Affairs

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Student Resources

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Organizations

Student Organizations

Learn about the vibrant student community at Penn Carey Law.

Wellness

Health and Wellness

Student health and wellness is paramount. Learn about the available resources.

Reporting

Continuing Duty to Report

The duty to report any character or fitness issues is continuous from the point when you apply to law school through graduation.

Orientation

Orientation

Orientation information for admitted students (locked to admitted students only)

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September 9, 2024

1L Mandatory Academic Integrity Info Session

Senior Law School leaders will lead an info session on academic integrity.  This session is mandatory for all 1Ls.  Lunch will be served. 

September 10, 2024

Join Lambda+First General Body Meeting!

Lambda, Penn Carey Law’s designated association for queer students and faculty, welcomes LGBTQIA+ community members to join our email list and GroupMe. Please note that, while emails will be sent through bcc to maintain privacy, those in the GroupMe will be visible to other members. Additionally, we welcome members to our first general body meeting of the year, which will be next Tuesday from 12 to 1pm (location TBD). Please reach out to pennlawlambda@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

September 10, 2024

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 10, 2024

ML/LLM Overview of the US Judicial System with Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo (Invitation Only)

Judge Restrepo will deliver a brief overview of the judicial system in the United States, including the parallel state and federal systems, both civil and criminal. The session will also cover some of the basics of the US Constitution, the structure of both state and federal courts, the procedures by which judges are appointed or elected, and the concept of jurisdiction. This is a hybrid event. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees who register prior to 9/6. LLM students are welcome to attend. Please Register Here

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Christopher Yoo

Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy

The Center will bring together six schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.

Large group of individuals ascending grand staircase at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA with flags hanging overhead

Welcome, JD Class of 2027!

Orientation week included Pro Bono Day, a Phillies game, and the annual welcome dinner at the National Constitution Center.

Kate Shaw

Administrative Conference of the United States Senior Fellow

Prof. Kate Shaw, who has been an ACUS member for years, has been appointed as one of seven new ACUS Senior Fellows.

Jasmine Harris

Appointment to Third Circuit Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee

Prof. Jasmine E. Harris has been appointed Co-Reporter for the Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee for the Third Circuit.