Mar 28, 2017Forget about cold calls and the curveRachel Chiger L’19 shares her first interactions with Penn Law’s supportive community. — Many professors at Penn Law use the Socratic method. I was nervous for my first day of class. Knowing my luck, I would certainly be called on. I tried to prepare, but having never attended law school before, I did not know what details or applications of the law I…Law2 min readLaw2 min read
Published in #PennLawLife·Mar 28, 2017Forget about cold calls and the curveRachel Chiger L’19 shares her first interactions with Penn Law’s supportive community. — Many professors at Penn Law use the Socratic method. I was nervous for my first day of class. Knowing my luck, I would certainly be called on. I tried to prepare, but having never attended law school before, I did not know what details or applications of the law I…Law2 min readLaw2 min read
Mar 23, 2017The Definitive(ish) Guide to Philly BarsAlex Aiken L’17 shares his favorite nightlife in Philadelphia. — Contrary to the rumors, you can have fun and have a life in law school. And Philly offers you all the opportunities to do just that. …Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Mar 22, 2017What Does “Collegial” Even Mean, Anyway?Alexandra Munson L’19 explains what Penn Law’s favorite buzzword means in action. — “Collegial” is the buzzword of Penn Law, but for those who have not personally visited campus, the word might seem a little abstract. What does it really mean for a law school to be collegial? Is it just something that Penn Law puts on its website? No way. Does it…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Published in #PennLawLife·Mar 22, 2017What Does “Collegial” Even Mean, Anyway?Alexandra Munson L’19 explains what Penn Law’s favorite buzzword means in action. — “Collegial” is the buzzword of Penn Law, but for those who have not personally visited campus, the word might seem a little abstract. What does it really mean for a law school to be collegial? Is it just something that Penn Law puts on its website? No way. Does it…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Mar 16, 2017Humans of Penn LawDanielle Sekerak L’18 hare the stories of some of the incredible “Humans of Penn Law.” — As the busy season of decision-making approaches, we hope that these blog posts give you insight into our Penn Law community. …Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published in #PennLawLife·Mar 13, 2017Humans of Penn LawDanielle Sekerak L’18 shares the stories of some of the incredible “Humans of Penn Law.” — As the busy season of decision-making approaches, we hope that these blog posts give you insight into our Penn Law community. …Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published in #PennLawLife·Mar 13, 2017Exploring Cuba through Penn LawSeferina Berch L’17 describes her experience in Penn Law’s Global Research Seminar studying human rights in Cuba. — I never did study abroad in college — there were always too many courses I wanted to take during the year for me to want to miss even a quarter. The same has been true at Penn Law, although the study abroad trend has become more popular since I started…Cuba5 min readCuba5 min read
Mar 13, 2017Exploring Cuba through Penn LawSeferina Berch L’17 describes her experience in Penn Law’s Global Research Seminar studying human rights in Cuba. — I never did study abroad in college — there were always too many courses I wanted to take during the year for me to want to miss even a quarter. The same has been true at Penn Law, although the study abroad trend has become more popular since I started…Cuba5 min readCuba5 min read
Published in #PennLawLife·Mar 7, 2017Penn Law’s supportive and inclusive LGBT environmentAndrew Wilson L’19 provides a primer on all that Penn Law and Philadelphia offer for members of the LGBT community and allies alike. — Choosing a law school is no easy feat. When I first decided to go to law school, I knew I wanted two things out of my experience — a superior legal education and a supportive and inclusive LGBT environment. Lucky for me, Penn Law offers both. When I first visited…LGBTQ3 min readLGBTQ3 min read
