Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
-
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
March 1
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$80
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
242
19.8
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
A University of Pennsylvania Law education is one of cross-disciplinary training, an integrative curriculum, and access to premier research opportunities. The school believes that legal expertise should be complemented by knowledge of related fields such as business, health, and education. Therefore, students are allowed to enroll in graduate level courses at Penn Law's sister schools or to pursue numerous disciplinary certificates or joint degrees. It's clear that even many of the law classes themselves aim to provide a cross-disciplinary approach, shares a student. This distinct approach led the school to partner with Penn Engineering to develop a Law & Technology Program, aimed at preparing enrollees for careers at the intersection of law and technology. But regardless of one's area of study, Penn promotes student engagement and public service, with pro bono student projects (many of which are interdisciplinary) offering direct experience through serving the community. The school's nine clinics and an array of externships also work toward this same goal. As one attendee explains, There are more practical opportunities than I know what to do with. All first-years take a course in Legal Practice Skills, learning the fundamentals of representing a client, and secondand third-years have access to further development tools and courses. Plus, because Penn is so small, there is no shortage of opportunities or leadership roles, and resources are abundant. Another future lawyer says, There has never been a time where I find myself seeking out help or a resource that did not exist or was not easily accessible.
Professors at Penn are often the leaders in their fields and are highly sought after. They are known to welcome student feedback and serve as lifelong mentors. To that end, in addition to regular schedules, they will add more [office hours] if there is demand or a more convenient time. This creates a very stimulating environment for students as it helps them gain access to professors who are top-quality and are invested in teaching. The faculty help teach you how to study and follow up with students. Additionally, the library staff also does a wonderful job teaching students how to perform efficient and effective legal research, and the administration is so understanding and responsive to student needs. In short, Every student and every single person who works in the building is so devoted to this community and making it the best it can be. As for the school itself, the location in Philadelphiaa major city with a substantial legal presenceis a huge plus, and Penn does an amazing job at partnering with other Philadelphia organizations to provide students with the opportunity to engage in substantive legal work and make connections with other attorneys in the area.
Professors at Penn are often the leaders in their fields and are highly sought after. They are known to welcome student feedback and serve as lifelong mentors. To that end, in addition to regular schedules, they will add more [office hours] if there is demand or a more convenient time. This creates a very stimulating environment for students as it helps them gain access to professors who are top-quality and are invested in teaching. The faculty help teach you how to study and follow up with students. Additionally, the library staff also does a wonderful job teaching students how to perform efficient and effective legal research, and the administration is so understanding and responsive to student needs. In short, Every student and every single person who works in the building is so devoted to this community and making it the best it can be. As for the school itself, the location in Philadelphiaa major city with a substantial legal presenceis a huge plus, and Penn does an amazing job at partnering with other Philadelphia organizations to provide students with the opportunity to engage in substantive legal work and make connections with other attorneys in the area.
Career overview
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Variety of major law firms nationwide; prestigious national fellowship organizations and public interest organizations; federal and state judges; leading business organizations and federal, state and local government entities.
Prominent Alumni
Safra A. Catz
CFO, Oracle Corporation
Libby Liu
President, Radio Free Asia
Jay Clayton
hairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Peter Detkin
Founder and Vice Chairman, Intellectual Ventures
Lisa Scottoline
Author
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 1
Application Deadlines
Mar 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
755
Parent Institution Enrollement
25,860
Demographics
30.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
Campus Life
Students Say
Both the administration and faculty at Penn Law emphasize teamwork, so there is no sense that students are competing against each other. In fact, the school reveals neither class rankings nor GPA, which in turn really encourages students to be as collaborative as possible. This extends to interpersonal relationships: the law school is defined by our collegiality, says one student, and so it's a place that maintains a tolerance of diverse opinions, including traditional conservative thought. That's important, because the small class sizes afford students the opportunity to know most of their classmates at least by name by the time of graduation, and people openly share outlines, counsel each other/study together for exams, and genuinely support each other academically. And while students at Penn are serious about their studies, [they're] also up for having a good time, so people are really social and there are many opportunities for having fun. Since there are tons of social activities, both in and outside of school, the overall atmosphere at the school is extremely friendly.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Renee Post
Associate Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid
Associate Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid
Address
3501 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204
Phone
215-898-7400
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