Welcome from Associate Dean Stephen Barnes

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

Penn State Law’s international students travel thousands of miles to State College with a common, single step:  to immerse themselves in our classrooms, libraries, and communities to learn from extraordinary professors and peers from around the world.

Penn State Law is integrated within the larger Penn State University, a global leader in cutting-edge research.  The LL.M. curriculum prepares students for careers in law, government, academics, and non-governmental organizations, with the option for the exceptional student to prepare for the New York State Bar or to transfer to the J.D. Program.  S.J.D. students pursue advanced independent study with faculty mentors to produce research contributing to distinguished legal scholarship.  Studying and working with J.D. students, our international students join an alumni network of more than 500,000 alumni—the largest academic alumni network in the world. This all takes place in the incredible Lewis Katz Building, surrounded by forests and hills in State College within driving distance to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

Congratulations on taking this first, single step.   Please email me if I can provide you additional information.

Welcome to Penn State Law.

Sincerely,
Steve Barnes 

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