Pre-Law at Penn

Since I was a young boy, I was told that I would make a great lawyer. That was people’s nice way of saying I talked too much and liked to argue. But it was true. I always had a passion for reading, an argumentative manner, and always had something clever to say. As I grew and refined both my skills and knowledge, I ended up falling in love with the law. To me, there is nothing so concrete yet so abstract, and the playground it creates is truly a fascinating realm. When I got to Penn, I was unsure of how those interest would pan out. I knew Penn was a hub of finance and tech. To my pleasant surprise, although that former statement rang true, it was also true that this school has produced some of the finest legal minds of the century. Not only is Penn Carey Law among the best legal educations in the world, and the access to the plethora of resources, scholars, and courses it offers is something I am eternally grateful for, but the Pre-Law community at the undergraduate level is absolutely amazing. I can say with confidence that the friendships I’ve made at PAD, Penn’s Pre-Law professional fraternity have been among the most cherished in my time here, and being able to serve on its board has truly been a gift and an honor. The advice, guidance, and lessons I’ve gained have truly helped me form the best plan possible for my future in the legal profession. Further, the support that the Career Services has given me has been instrumental in my application process. Overall, my experience as a pre-law student at Penn has been an extremely rewarding one, and I am proud of how much it has grown in recent years, and hope to help in any way I can as it continues to do so. 

-Humberto C., C’23