Penn State Dickinson is one law school with two
great locations, situated ninety miles apart and
connected by a state-of-the-art audio visual communications
system. LL.M. candidates may choose either of
these locations.
Carlisle, PA
The scenic community of Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
is situated just 20 minutes from the state capital
of Harrisburg and within a few hours driving distance
of major metropolitan areas such as Baltimore,
New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1751, Carlisle is the County Seat of
Cumberland County and home to Dickinson College
and the United States Army War College. Its historic
district proudly displays buildings dating to
the Revolutionary and Civil War era and the Gettysburg
battlefield is a short drive away. It is easy
to live in Carlisle and there are plenty of interesting
activities if you need a break from studying,
such as seeing a show at the historic Carlisle
Theater, visiting one of the museums, visiting
Hershey Park theme park, dining out or getting
outdoors for excellent fishing, boating, skiing,
camping or hiking on the many miles of trails,
including the famous Appalachian Trail.
University Park, PA
University Park is Penn State’s flagship
campus and is situated in the classic American
university town of State College. Home to over
42,000 graduate and undergraduate students from
America and abroad, this stimulating intellectual
center was recently named by Kiplinger's Personal
Finance Magazine as one of its “50 Smart
Places to Live” and was named by Kaplan’s
as one of the “most beautiful suburban campuses.”
The locale is within driving distance of Harrisburg,
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,
D.C., and New York City and boasts an assortment
of attractions and entertainment. Leisure activities
include attending Big Ten football games, attending
concerts by major entertainers at the Bryce Jordan
Center, visiting museums, skating at the Penn
State Ice Pavilion, golfing on beautifully kept
golf courses, skiing at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort
or exploring the nightlife downtown.
