The Genesis of the James Wilson Law Society

At the moment, there is no inclusive undergraduate law society at Penn. The John Marshall Pre-Law Honors Society and the Penn Mock Trial team serve only a limited number of students with a very specific mission. However, we think there is a need for a more inclusive undergraduate law society that hosts public events and engages people from different backgrounds at an institution like Penn.

We are currently envisioning three types of events to be organized by the James Wilson Law Society: (1) weekly or bi-weekly meetings dedicated to the discussion of legal issues, such as past and current Supreme Court cases; (2) talks with faculty members; (3) excursions to legal institutions, such as the US Supreme Court, the Philadelphia District Attorney, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, or a major law firm.

If you would like to get involved with this exciting project, either as a member or in a leadership position, please e-mail rihs@sas.upenn.edu. 

This would be a great way to boost your resume, to engage with the law, and to meet interesting new people!