PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Discuss cases in contracts, torts and constitutional law and learn about legal practice.
How the programme works
Penn Carey Law uses mock Supreme Court arguments, contract negotiation and trademark exercises. Past institutional visits do not guarantee a particular destination next time.
Eligibility and international applicants
High-school applicants should check the age and documentation rules for their chosen attendance option.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Residential: July 11–30, 2027. Commuter: July 12–30, 2027.
Fit and preparation
Read a short legal decision and identify the issue, each side’s argument and the court’s reasoning.
Try this before you apply
Write the strongest argument for each party in a fictional contract dispute. Cite the wording each relies on.
Frequently asked questions
Why argue both sides of a case?
Advocacy requires understanding the best evidence for the other side and knowing the limits of one's own argument.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.law.upenn.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
