The Clinical Program
The Gittis Legal Clinics are Penn Carey Law’s teaching law firm, comprised of nine in-house clinics that offer students unique opportunities to develop essential lawyering skills and professional values. Our mission is to educate students on the skills and intricacies of being a lawyer while serving the legal needs of clients and underserved communities.
48
years of in-house clinical legal education putting students in the driver’s seat
14K+
hours each year in legal services provided to clients in need
300+
Clients and Parties Served Annually
Externships
The goal of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Externship Program is to supplement traditional classroom study and experiential study by providing external opportunities for students to observe and participate meaningfully in lawyering at government agencies, non-profit organizations, and with judges.
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Student Advocacy in Action
Practice Professor Colleen F. Shanahan empowers Penn Carey Law students to advocate for social justice by representing clients and advancing systemic reform.
Bridging Theory and Practice
From Classroom Learning to Client Advocacy, Penn Carey Law Gittis Legal Clinics Provide Unmatched Real-World Experience
Honorary Fellow
Carlos Felipe Uriarte L’05 joined TPIC’s Public Interest Week as the 2025 Honorary Fellow.
Developing Critical Career Experience
Penn Carey Law’s Externship Program supplements traditional classroom study with experiential learning and meaningful lawyering.
Advancing Justice Through Service
Penn Carey Law commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through impactful service, community engagement, and events that inspire justice and equity.
Forging Pathways to Careers in Legislation and Public Policy
Penn Carey Law’s Legislative Clinic, now in its 28th year, will be offered again during the Spring 2025 semester.
Welcome, New Faculty!
Penn Carey Law welcomes Saule Omarova and Colleen F. Shanahan to our esteemed faculty.
2023-2024 Gittis Legal Clinics Highlights
The Gittis Legal Clinics are Penn Carey Law’s teaching law firm—eight clinics that offer students unique opportunities to develop essential lawyering skills and professional values.
