Interim Kean Family Dean and Professor of Law
At Temple University Beasley School of Law, we understand that succeeding in today’s legal profession takes more than “thinking like a lawyer.” A truly world-class legal education pairs a rigorous doctrinal foundation with practical training, professional mentorship, and a strong sense of community. At Temple Law, you’ll find a place where your imagination is nurtured, your ambitions are taken seriously, and (most importantly) where you belong. With our unwavering focus on access and affordability, you can define success on your own terms.
At Temple Law, our students are challenged and supported as they develop their professional identities both inside and outside the classroom. Our classroom instruction integrates doctrine and skill-building in innovative ways, while experiential opportunities like clinics, fellowships, externships, and judicial internships add depth and critical insight into how our laws and legal systems operate. Our students also thrive through co-curricular opportunities on the Temple Rosner National Trial Team, our Moot Court Team and specialty Moot Court competitions, Temple Law Review, and Temple International and Comparative Law Journal, and in our vibrant range of student organizations. These experiences don’t just sharpen your lawyering skills–they build confidence, cultivate leadership, and help you find your place in the profession.
Temple Law is home to a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. Here, you will work with people whose backgrounds and perspectives are different from your own. They will push you, encourage you, challenge you, and inspire you. Whether in class discussions, student groups, or mentoring relationships, you’ll be supported by people who care deeply about your growth and will challenge you to reach higher, and who will expect the same from you in return. This culture of belonging is foundational to who we are and essential to the kind of lawyer you will become.
That sense of belonging can travel with you around the globe. As a Temple Law student, you’re connected not only to a vibrant Philadelphia legal community, but also to the people, resources, and opportunities available through Temple University – a leading urban research institution – and our global network of alumni, international campuses, and study abroad partnerships. At Temple Law, you can spend a summer in Rome or a semester in Tokyo. Or perhaps you’ll customize your global education through one of our international exchange programs. Our DC-based Law & Public Policy Program can connect you to policymakers at the national, state, and municipal levels, while back home, our strong ties to the regional bench and bar offer real-world experiences and professional connections that help you imagine and prepare for the career that’s right for you.
Our mission of access to excellence means that we are committed to opening doors and keeping them open. Temple Law’s focus on affordability puts a top-tier legal education within reach. Students entering the private sector graduate with one of the most competitive salary-to-debt ratios in the country. And for those drawn to public interest or public service, Temple offers a wide array of support through programs like the Rubin Presser Public Interest Scholars, the Duffy and Merritt Fellowships, and tailored financial aid packages. Because when you are free to pursue the path that speaks to you most, you’re empowered to make a lasting impact.
No matter where your journey leads, Temple Law is a wonderful place to start. Thank you for considering Temple Law. We can’t wait to see where you’ll go—and we’d be proud to be part of your story.
