Thank you for your interest in Penn State Dickinson Law! Our application for the Fall 2025 incoming class will open on September 15, 2024.

Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law are reunifying to operate as Penn State University’s single law school with two locations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Carlisle and University Park. While ABA approval for the reunification is pending, both schools are currently fully accredited. We submitted an application for acquiescence to operate as a single law school in July 2024 and plan to enroll a unified class in Fall 2025.

In anticipation of ABA approval of the Law Schools’ request to reunify, you may indicate a location preference on your application or, if admitted, prior to payment of your first seat deposit. Through our two locations, Penn State Dickinson Law intends to provide unparallelled access to a legal education and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. Penn State Dickinson Law’s historic home and primary location in Carlisle

Before you apply, be sure to check out our tips for perfecting your law school application and take our virtual tour. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Are you looking for information on the LL.M. or S.J.D. application? Learn more about Penn State Dickinson Law’s LL.M. program and S.J.D. program.

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For more information regarding the reunification of Penn State's two law schools, please read this Penn State News release.

Located on Penn State’s University Park campus, Penn State Law offers all of the resources of a world-class, public research institution while also featuring a student-centered academic environment. With a curriculum taught by renowned legal experts, interdisciplinary study opportunities across Penn State’s largest campus, ample clinical and experiential learning opportunities, and a dedicated Career Services team available to work with you from day one, the Penn State Law J.D. Program is designed to give you the capacity to accomplish all of your professional goals.

Penn State Law is one of two law schools operated by Penn State, the other being Dickinson Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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