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Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs!
The University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs (JLPA) provides a novel forum for scholarship that responds to pressing policy issues with solutions that are both thought-provoking and reasonable. JLPA is designed to serve as a research tool for policymakers, practitioners, judges, academics, students, and all interested readers. Sspo
We welcome you to explore our website, to read our recently published articles, review our submission process, learn about our upcoming symposium, and meet our board members. Submissions for Volume 8, which will be published during the 2022-2023 academic year, are now open and we invite all submissions.
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Sincerely,
The Editorial Board
Volume 7
The University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs
Editor-in- Chief Spotlight
Elle Rothermich is the Editor-in-Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs, Volume 7. During law school, Elle has held internships & externships with Phildelphia District Attorney’s Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit. Prior to law school, Elle graduated summa cum laude form Cornell University, where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of Ezra’s Archives, a journal of the Cornell Historical Society. Following law school, Elle plans to serve as a clerk for Judge Anthony Scririca on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit .
JLPA enjoyed welcoming many thoughtful speakers and participants at our 2022 symposium. After months of planning, the symposium planning team is bringing together educational and interesting conversations on gender and criminal justice. A recording of the virtual event will be available here soon. JLPA is committed to creating spaces for critical discussions on issues of policy that matter to us. Thank you to all participants!
DISCUSSIONS
The Journal frequently invites scholars, government agencies, and other political actors to discuss current issues surrounding law and public affairs. At the end of each discussion, the Journal publishes a synopsis of the discussion and welcomes response.
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