Penn Carey Law
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is educating the next generation of lawyers and catalyzing change throughout the legal profession.
A leader in cross-disciplinary legal education, Penn Carey Law’s cutting-edge curriculum integrates training in law-related fields such as business, health, technology, education, and social work. Our interdisciplinary and experiential learning models enhance our students’ legal expertise and equips graduates to lead in all corners of the global legal market. As the legal landscape evolves, we are leveraging the unique strengths of a Penn Carey Law education to prepare students to practice law, lead, and serve at the highest levels.
Heather Frattone, W’94, L’98
Vice Dean for External Relations
Highlighted Priorities
- Increasing access to Penn Carey Law’s innovative and interdisciplinary legal education through support for scholarships which ensure that exceptional students of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives have the financial resources they need for success at the Law School and beyond.
- Endowing chairs to advance faculty excellence and Penn Carey Law’s pioneering approach to legal scholarship and education. The core of the Law School’s success lies in its exceptional faculty, who produce cutting-edge legal scholarship while also mentoring the next generation of lawyers and leaders. New endowed chairs position Penn Carey Law to recruit and retain exceptional interdisciplinary faculty and remain competitive with peer institutions.
- Expanding experiential opportunities through investment in Penn Carey Law’s faculty-led academic centers and institutes, student externship opportunities, legal practice skills programming, legal clinics, and pro bono projects. These opportunities give students hands-on training while addressing pressing legal and societal challenges, preparing graduates to lead and serve with impact.
“Generous philanthropic support continues to drive Penn Carey Law forward as a leader in legal education. Alumni and supporters are an essential part of our community and success. Together, we can shape both the legal minds of tomorrow’s leaders and the future of legal education.”
- Sophia Z. Lee
Dean and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law
