Research shows substantial drop in crime during COVID-19 pandemic Research shows substantial drop in crime during COVID-19 pandemic Professor of law, business, and public policy David S. Abrams’ report, “COVID-19: An Early Empirical Look,” analyzes data from over 25 large cities in the U.S.
Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law The gift will expand the Toll Public Interest Scholars and Fellows Program, doubling the number of public interest graduates in the coming decade through a combination of full and partial tuition scholarships.
Remembering RBG Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Remembering RBG Penn Today reached out to five experts from centers and schools across the University to reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy.
An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations Experts at Penn’s Center for the Study of Contemporary China (CSCC) have launched a new initiative to help chart the future of U.S.-China relations. An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations Launched in May, the initiative brings together “next generation” thinkers—scholars and practitioners—to address the complex and changing relationship between the two countries.
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady Penn staffers discuss resources available to graduate and postdoctoral students during this challenging time.
Estate planning is vital during the pandemic Estate planning is vital during the pandemic Penn Law expert discusses how an estate attorney is your best option, but online resources are better than nothing and very important, especially during the coronavirus.
Criminal Defense Clinic students protect the rights of the accused Criminal Defense Clinic students protect the rights of the accused Penn Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic, taught by experienced practicing attorneys at the Defender Association of Philadelphia gives students the opportunity to represent clients who have no legal resources.
Assessing constitutional and legal challenges for the 2020 election The coronavirus pandemic is expected to increase the number of mail-in votes and ballots being dropped off at boxes like this one in Oregon. nocred Assessing constitutional and legal challenges for the 2020 election A panel of 10 experts spoke at a virtual symposium at the Penn Carey Law School about the challenges facing the presidential election, from the pandemic to mail-in voting.
Mediation Clinic students as ‘problem-solvers and warriors’ Mediation Clinic students as ‘problem-solvers and warriors’ Students at Penn Law’s Mediation Clinic learn to exercise unbiased lawyering judgment by facilitating real mediation sessions, which offer an alternative to litigation, and bring a more holistic and thoughtful process to legal issues.
The Quattrone Center: Less argument, more truth-seeking Image: Melinda Beck/The Pennsylvania Gazette The Quattrone Center: Less argument, more truth-seeking The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice is pioneering a systemic, data-driven approach to criminal justice reform. Its executive director, John Hollway, started with the idea that the law should function more like science.