Penn Carey Law students are highly engaged outside of the classroom in a variety of activities. With more than 100 student organizations and journals, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with the community and other classmates. Student organizations host 200+ events per year — from planning conferences to volunteering with one of the many public interest organizations — fostering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Penn Carey Law students are passionate campus and community leaders while also enjoying the social and recreational opportunities that the university and city have to offer.

Student leadership and community engagement are vital components to student life at Penn Carey Law. To grow these areas, the Student Affairs Office works with the Council of Student Representatives on policy initiatives and community building enterprises, as well as with student club leaders as they take the helm of their organizations through instructional programming and meetings. Further, the Office hosts a variety of programs — from leadership bootcamp to orientation for new student leaders — to enhance student development.

For community building, the Office offers numerous activities throughout the year to bolster student life. With season festivals, casual donut chats and lunches, scavenger hunts, and more, the Office is committed to fostering a vibrant and close-knit community in engaging, interactive ways.

A critical component of being an effective law student and lawyer is self-care and wellness. Penn Carey Law recognizes that good health habits start before you enter the profession and hosts a variety of free wellness programming — including physical fitness sessions, guided meditations, cognitive behavior therapy workshops, and healthy meal preparation classes — throughout the year for students.

The Law School also has an embedded counselor, Kyra Selwyn, who dedicates part of her time just for law students. 

To make an initial appointment, email Kyra directly at selwynk@upenn.edu or call 215-898-7021, select option 2, and ask to schedule.

We work to uphold an inclusive and dynamic community. The policies and resources linked within our Community Safety & Support Resources page here, help support and protect all members of our community, particularly when challenges arise.