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2024 Higginbotham Memorial Lecture

Damon T. Hewitt L’00 delivered this year’s Higginbotham Memorial Lecture, hosted by Penn Carey Law and Penn’s Center for Africana Studies.

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Bringing Asian Alumni Together

Asian Alumni of Penn Carey Law (AAPCL) continues to foster its programming with the launch of a new mentorship program.

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The Versatility of the JD/MPA Degree

Penn Carey Law offers the unique opportunity for law students to earn an MPA from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in addition to the JD.

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Welcome, New Faculty!

Penn Carey Law welcomes Saule Omarova and Colleen Shanahan to our esteemed faculty.

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2024 Cross-Disciplinary Fair

The annual Cross-Disciplinary Fair provides students with the opportunity to meet representatives from joint degrees and certificate programs.

A Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum

A Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum

We believe the lawyers of tomorrow will also be experts in business, communications, health, technology, international studies, social work, education, and emergent fields. As an essential part of the University of Pennsylvania family, we allow our students to enrich their legal education by offering them the opportunity to take graduate level courses at one of our sister schools as well as joint degrees or certificates of study. We also welcome into our classrooms students whose careers and educations cross sectors and international lines. Students pursuing Master in Law and LLM degrees enrich and diversify our course discussions, contributing to the Law School’s overarching mission to provide the finest and most comprehensive legal education for all students.

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Real World Career Success

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students consistently pursue careers at top law firms, leading public interest organizations, government bodies, and academic institutions across the country and around the world. The strength of our programs coupled with our extensive alumni network ensure that graduates can enter the market working in the fields they love, writing the future of law both nationally and internationally.

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A Collegial Environment

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s inclusive, welcoming community works collaboratively toward one common goal: to lead the future of law. We invite students, faculty, and staff to challenge the norm in a rigorous but supportive environment. For many in our community, the Law School represents a common ground where warmth, inclusivity, and the pursuit of knowledge are shared values.

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Commitment to Community

The Law School’s approach to legal education has always been anchored in its unwavering commitment to pro bono service. Our award-winning commitment to the community provides our students  opportunities that focus on impactful service and professional skill development.

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December 2, 2024

BLSA Book Drive

BLSA is hosting a book drive for incarcerated youth. Bring your books to T-155 from 10am-4pm until Dec. 6th. Please provide new/gently used books, ranging from grades 6-12.

December 5, 2024

Study Break with Irell & Manella

Irell & Manella will be hosting a study break pop-up.

December 5, 2024

Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting

Christian Legal Society’s weekly meeting involving fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.