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J.D. Admissions

Our Legacy is Your Opportunity

Penn State Dickinson Law is Pennsylvania’s public law school, providing unparalleled access to high-quality education and public service through collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and experiential learning.

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Building Your Legal Legacy

Become part of the history of Pennsylvania's first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. When you join Penn State Dickinson Law, you benefit from the resources, history, and network of a top research university.

A Global Network

Connect with our global network of over 8,000 Law School alumni and over 800,000 Penn State graduates. You’ll find Penn State Dickinson Law graduates working tirelessly across private practice, public interest, government, industry, and more.

Two Vibrant Locations

Access affordable, high-quality legal education through our locations in Carlisle and University Park. Both locations offer rich experiential, social, and cross-disciplinary opportunities to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond.

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