Gurtej Grewal ’26
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Email: gsg5240@psu.edu
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Legal Areas of Interest:
Sports and entertainment law, intellectual property, international arbitration, civil and commercial litigation
Undergraduate Study:
Economics and Communications at the University of Wisconsin — La Crosse
Campus and Community Involvement:
President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS); Managing Editor of the SELS Blog; Coach and Oralist on the Vis Moot International Commercial Arbitration team; National Mock Trial team competitor; and Arts, Sports & Entertainment Clinic student
Life before Penn State Dickinson Law:
I attended the University of Wisconsin — La Crosse, where I played football and was very involved with multicultural student organizations.
A Penn State Dickinson Law Favorite:
The view from the Quiet Reading Room! At the right time of the day, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a beautiful view of Beaver Stadium and Pennsylvania’s rolling hills.
Externship:
My favorite externship was a year spent with Iridium Sports Agency, a full-service sports agency that caters to mixed martial arts athletes, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Favorite Course:
International Business Transactions by Ylli Dautaj.
Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Stay true to yourself! Don’t think that you have to be anyone else to succeed.
Something You Love about University Park:
As an avid outdoorsman, I love going on long hikes and exploring the natural beauty we are so lucky to be surrounded by.
On Choosing a Law School:
Ultimately, the decision for me came down to finding a school that fit my needs best. That included looking at the community, academic rigor, career opportunities, and financial commitment. I encourage anyone who is thinking about going to law school to be honest with themselves and truly understand the commitment that it is.
You’d Never Guess That:
I love to cook! One of my favorite ways to de-stress is to make a new recipe to share with my family and friends.
Favorite Book:
It’s a tie between See No Stranger by Valerie Kaur or Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig.