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Overview of the US Judicial System
Jun 17

June 17, 2025

Overview of the US Judicial System

Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo, a Penn alum, will share a brief overview of the U.S. judicial system, including the parallel state and federal systems, both civil and criminal. The session will also cover some of the basics of the U.S. Constitution, the structure of both state and federal courts, the procedures by which judges are appointed or elected, and the concept of jurisdiction.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual

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