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Discover Your Future in Law

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Saturday, October 21
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
In-person or virtual

Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101)
John F. Scarpa Hall
299 N. Spring Mill Rd., ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥, PA 19085

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The ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law invites prospective students to an open house on October 21, 2023.

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What to Expect

Engage with Faculty and Staff: Interact with faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success. Learn about the innovative teaching methods and personalized mentorship that set ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ apart.

Meet Current Law Students: Get a firsthand account of life at ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ from current law students. Hear about their experiences, insights and our supportive community.

Experiential Learning at Its Best: Explore our renowned clinics and experiential programs that offer students invaluable real-world skills and prepare them to excel in a dynamic legal landscape.

Centers of Excellence:Ìý¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ LawÌýis home to an institute and four centers that provide students the opportunity to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary legal fields through study, practical experience and mentorship.

Insight into the Curriculum: Gain insight into our comprehensive and forward-thinking curriculum designed to empower you with a solid foundation in legal principles while fostering critical thinking and adaptability.

Admissions and Financial Aid: Learn about our application process, tips for a successful application and financial aid options available to support your educational journey.

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Agenda

Subject to change

9:30 AM: Check-In, Registration and Continental Breakfast

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10:00 AM: Welcome Remarks

• Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law
  
• Melissa Lee, Assistant Dean for Admissions

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10:15 AM: Admissions Information Session

• Stephen Fediuk,ÌýAssistant Director of AdmissionsÌý
• Susanna Warren, Associate Director of Admissions

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10:50 AM: The ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Law Clinical Experience

• Caitlin Barry,ÌýProfessor of Law, Director of the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic, Co-Director of the Community Interpreter Internship Program & Director of the Clinical Program
• Daniel Cortes,ÌýAssistant Professor of Law & Director of Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services
• Amanda Rogers,ÌýAssistant Professor & Director of the Clemency Clinic
• Christine Speidel, Associate Professor of Law & Director of the Federal Tax Clinic

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11:25 AM: Lunch

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12:30 PM: ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Law Centers of Excellence

• MarySheila McDonald,ÌýJohn F. Scarpa Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director of the Reza Taleghani JD/MBA Program & Director of the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law
• Michael Moreland,ÌýUniversity Professor of Law and Religion & Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy
• Samantha Myers, Centers Program Manager
• Robby McClain '24
  
• Christian Novarro '25
• Jonathan Passero '25
  
• Rachel Smith '25

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1:05 PM: "Ask a Student" Panel

• Rachael Cook '25
• Phoebe Cooper '24
• Mackenzie Jeffery '24
• AJ Melillo '25
  
• Caity Rogowski '24

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1:40 PM: Scholarships

• Janine Dunlap Kiah,ÌýDirector for Public Service and Pro Bono Initiatives & Adjunct Professor
• Audrey Heuser '24
• Nic Johnson '25

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2:20 PM: Law School Tour or Student Organization Fair