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Student Spotlight

2019 1L Mock Trial carries on tradition

The much anticipated annual 1L Mock Trial was held this spring at Penn State Law, and was again a rousing success.

Civil Rights clinic files amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court in workplace discrimination case

Clinic students completed three major filings in U.S. federal courts during the spring semester; will attend oral arguments before the Supreme Court.

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Immigrants’ Rights Clinic students develop, deliver timely training to University Police

Recently, students of the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic had the opportunity to develop and deliver immigration training to a local team: Penn State University Police in University Park.

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Civil Rights Appellate Clinic Files Petition in U.S. Supreme Court in Whistleblower Case and Continues to Pursue Remedy in Third Circuit ADA Action

Students in the Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic got real insight into law practice facing two short briefing deadlines at the start of the spring semester.

"Best law Students in India" excited to be part of LL.M. program at Penn State Law

Bhargavi Kannan and Sanya Darakhshan Kishwar earned the top individual honor at the 2018 SAARC Moot Court Competition, a yearlong tournament that attracts thousands of talented law students from across India and south Asia.

Penn State Law student takes first in annual intellectual property writing competition

Laura Lipschutz, a rising third-year student at Penn State Law, was recently awarded the top place finish in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s annual Intellectual Property Law Section writing competition.

Penn State Law class of 2018 celebrates achievement, looks forward to the future

The Penn State Law class of 2018 celebrated their achievements and looked forward to the future at their commencement, held Saturday, May 12, in Eisenhower Auditorium in University Park.

Immigrants’ Rights Clinic makes progress amid tough political climate

The Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic has had a busy year. During a tumultuous, tense, and constantly evolving political cycle, students at the clinic have taken on multiple projects in the 2017-18 academic year, which have resulted in multiple victories, both locally and across the nation.

2018 1L Mock Trial takes tradition to new places

The 2018 1L Mock Trial, held in March, included 59 first-year student competitors in 1- or 2-person teams. This year's event featured updates to the competition, including a new competition structure, three scoring judges rather than one, and increased coaching and lessons on advocacy basics, bringing a fresh look to the competition.

Penn State Law team competes in Boston region’s ABA Moot Court competition

Julia Ammerman and Mackenzie Koppenhofer, both second-year students, along with their coach, Rachel Brown, a third-year student, traveled to Boston for the American Bar Association Moot Court Competition this March.