Prominent figures attend CoL ribbon cutting ceremony
Josh Kurtz
Issue date: 4/13/07 Section: News
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The University formally opened its new College of Law with a ribbon cutting ceremony April 9.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell attended the festivities. The event was held outside the College of Law building, located at 3320 Market Street.
In addition, President Constantine Papadakis, College of Law Dean Roger Dennis and others attended the ceremony. They were joined by federal and state judiciaries, along with Drexel students.
"The ribbon cutting ceremony, in addition to Alito and Specter, was attended by an overwhelming number of local judges, lawyers and council members," explained Meryl Katz, a law student.
"This substantiates the program and illustrates the enthusiasm with which the Philadelphia legal community is embracing our nontraditional approach to legal education," explained Katz, referring to the Law School's adoption of the University's co-op program.
Drexel is the first law school in the nation to use a six-month co-op. Northeastern University's law school also employs a co-op program, but it uses one that spans three months. Law schools traditionally have focused on classroom work and case study, explained Katz.
"This is a great day for Drexel Law and the entire University," commented Jennifer Rosato, acting dean and professor of law.
"The College of Law was created through vision, commitment and hard work of so many members of the Drexel community - from the President, to the Board of Trustees, to the terrific students who make up the inaugural class," explained Rosato.
Katz explained that the appearance of Justice Alito and Senator Specter was a "great validation" to Drexel Law's accomplishments. Despite being a new law school, and the sixth law school in the area, "Drexel Law has made it their duty to put us on the map right out of the gate," explained Katz.
Katz also believes that there are some advantages to attending a brand new law school.
"In this day and age, helping to build a law school from the ground up is a unique experience for a law student to have," commented Katz.
In addition to its usage of the co-op program, Drexel's College of Law is attempting to distinguish itself in other ways as well. The college will focus on certain types of law study. The school will feature intellectual property, health law and entrepreneurial business.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell attended the festivities. The event was held outside the College of Law building, located at 3320 Market Street.
In addition, President Constantine Papadakis, College of Law Dean Roger Dennis and others attended the ceremony. They were joined by federal and state judiciaries, along with Drexel students.
"The ribbon cutting ceremony, in addition to Alito and Specter, was attended by an overwhelming number of local judges, lawyers and council members," explained Meryl Katz, a law student.
"This substantiates the program and illustrates the enthusiasm with which the Philadelphia legal community is embracing our nontraditional approach to legal education," explained Katz, referring to the Law School's adoption of the University's co-op program.
Drexel is the first law school in the nation to use a six-month co-op. Northeastern University's law school also employs a co-op program, but it uses one that spans three months. Law schools traditionally have focused on classroom work and case study, explained Katz.
"This is a great day for Drexel Law and the entire University," commented Jennifer Rosato, acting dean and professor of law.
"The College of Law was created through vision, commitment and hard work of so many members of the Drexel community - from the President, to the Board of Trustees, to the terrific students who make up the inaugural class," explained Rosato.
Katz explained that the appearance of Justice Alito and Senator Specter was a "great validation" to Drexel Law's accomplishments. Despite being a new law school, and the sixth law school in the area, "Drexel Law has made it their duty to put us on the map right out of the gate," explained Katz.
Katz also believes that there are some advantages to attending a brand new law school.
"In this day and age, helping to build a law school from the ground up is a unique experience for a law student to have," commented Katz.
In addition to its usage of the co-op program, Drexel's College of Law is attempting to distinguish itself in other ways as well. The college will focus on certain types of law study. The school will feature intellectual property, health law and entrepreneurial business.
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