Penn State Dickinson Law

Penn State Dickinson Law is one of the oldest and most respected law schools in the United States, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and operating as part of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). The law school offers professional legal education with a strong reputation for preparing students to become practitioners and leaders in the legal profession. Its primary degree programme is the Juris Doctor (JD), which equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for legal practice, and it also offers Master of Laws (LLM) and other advanced legal degrees in areas such as international law, commercial law, intellectual property, and criminal justice. Penn State Dickinson Law uses a balanced educational model that combines theoretical understanding of legal principles with practical lawyering skills through courtroom simulations, legal clinics where students work on real cases under faculty supervision, and externship placements in courts, law firms, and governmental institutions. The school emphasizes preparing students for success in contemporary legal environments by fostering analytical reasoning, legal research proficiency, critical thinking, and effective communication. Its faculty comprises experienced legal scholars and practitioners, and its alumni network is well-established across the judiciary, legal institutions, and public service. Carlisle provides a supportive campus environment in a historic Pennsylvania setting that allows students to focus on their studies, and the law degree from Penn State Dickinson Law is widely recognized in the U.S. legal market, making the institution a strong choice for those seeking careers in law, legal counsel, and related fields both domestically and internationally.