Penn State’s Dickinson Law is committed to producing profession-ready lawyers equipped with the doctrinal knowledge, practical skills, and extralegal competencies necessary to excel in an increasingly global legal market. The hallmarks of a Dickinson Law education are an innovative curriculum that, from the very first day of law school, relies heavily on experiential learning to prepare our students to practice law, and a welcoming and supportive community.

With fewer than 100 entering first-year students, our smaller class size ensures that students receive focused attention from faculty, guarantees ample opportunities to learn in practice settings, and fulfills Dickinson Law’s promise to best position its students to secure employment in a competitive marketplace.

Founded in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1834, Dickinson Law is the oldest law school in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest in the country. For 185 years, Dickinson Law graduates have included the nation’s most distinguished attorneys, judges, government and corporate leaders, and legal educators. Our 1997 merger with Penn State expanded our reputation, network, and joint-degree programs—complementing Dickinson Law’s legacy as an innovative leader in experiential education.

[From Penn State Dickinson Law’s Entrepreneurship Blog]