Dr. Bethany Schols

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bethany Schols is the inaugural Executive Director of the Anuncia Donecia Songsong Manglona Lab for Gender Economic Equity at Penn State Dickinson Law. With 20 years of experience as a litigator, she specializes in complex commercial litigation and federal employment discrimination cases. Schols previously held a partner position at Dykema Gossett and led litigation teams at Hardt Stern & Kayne. One of her notable accomplishments includes obtaining a rare reversal from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals involving the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Schols is deeply committed to advocating for women's rights and gender equity, actively participating as a volunteer judge for mock trial and moot court programs. Her leadership in the Manglona Lab emphasizes the critical importance of addressing the nation’s digital divide and creating pathways for economic equity and empowerment through legal education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.