Penn Law (Carey Law School)
Penn Law (Carey Law School) at the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1931. The law school's abbreviated name is currently "Penn Law" and will become "Penn Carey Law” in the fall of 2020.
Acceptance Rate
10%
Tuition & Fees
$81K
Students With Grants
55.3%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
96.3% / 99.2%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Penn Law (Carey Law School) and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
10%
Median LSAT
172
Median GPA
3.93
First-Year Class Enrollment
251
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- ML (Master in Law)
- LLM
- SJD
- LLCM (Masters in Comparative Law)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBA
- JD/MCIT (Computing & Information Technology)
- JD/MD (Medicine)
- JD/MES (Environmental Studies)
- JD/MSE (Engineering)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Certificate in Law
- LLM: Wharton Business and Law Certificate
- Wharton Certificate in Management (WCM)
- Certificate of Study in Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP)
- Certificate in Energy Management and Policy
JD
Early Decision (Round 1): Nov 15, 2024
Early Decision (Round 2): Jan 7, 2025
Regular: Mar 1, 2025
ML
Fall: Mar 15, 2025
Spring: Oct 1, 2024
Summer: Apr 1, 2025
LLM
Priority: Nov 15, 2024
Regular: Dec 15, 2024
SJD
Regular: Mar 15, 2025
LLCM
Priority: Nov 15, 2024
Regular: Dec 15, 2024
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 53
Student/Faculty Ratio: 2.68:1
Total JD Enrollment: 759
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 250
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Penn Law (Carey Law School) and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$81K
Living Expenses On Campus
$30K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$30K
Students With Grants
55.3%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Penn Law (Carey Law School) offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- University of Pennsylvania Law Review
- University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law
- Asian Law Review
- University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs
- University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law (JCL)
Clinics:
- Advocacy for Racial & Civil Justice Clinic
- Civil Practice Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Detkin Intellectual Property & Technology Legal Clinic
- Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
Student Associations:
- AI Foresight Initiative
- American Constitution Society (ACS)
- Board Game Club
- Comparative Law Association
- Council of Student Representatives (CSR)
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Edwin R. Keedy Cup Moot Court Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Study Abroad
- Dual Degrees Abroad
- Externships
- External Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Competition Teams
- Academic Support Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of Penn Law (Carey Law School) alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
96.3% / 99.2%
Graduates Employed
98.8%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
89.5%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
72.2%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
3501 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
