Supervising S.J.D. Faculty
As part of the application process, prospective S.J.D. students must submit a comprehensive research proposal that aligns with the expertise and capacity of a resident/full-time faculty member at Penn State Dickinson Law, whether in Carlisle or University Park. Each admitted student is paired with a faculty supervisor who will provide guidance and support throughout the dissertation research process.
In certain cases, the S.J.D. Program Committee may appoint a co-supervisor. This is typically done when the proposed research is interdisciplinary, spanning multiple areas of scholarship or faculty expertise. Applicants should indicate their interest in a co-supervisor at the time of application.
Any Dickinson Law faculty member is eligible to serve as a faculty supervisor or co-supervisor. We encourage applicants to explore the areas of expertise of our accomplished faculty. Applicants are encouraged to identify potential faculty supervisors at the time of application.
Below is a list of faculty members currently supervising S.J.D. students or interested in accepting new S.J.D. students:
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Robert M. Ackerman Professor of Law, Emeritus
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Larry Catá Backer W. Richard and Mary Eshelman Faculty Scholar and Professor of Law and International Affairs
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Stanley Brand Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government and On-site Director, Semester-in-Washington, D.C. Program
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William E. Butler John Edward Fowler Distinguished Professor of Law
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Brent E. Newton Practitioner in Residence
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Stephen F. Ross Lewis H. Vovakis Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Professor of Law; Executive Director, Penn State Center for the Study of Sports in Society
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Geoffrey R. Scott Professor of Law and Director, Arts, Sports and Entertainment Law Clinic
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