Dr. Jessica Simon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica P. Simon is an accomplished attorney and educator, currently serving as the Associate Director of Legal Practice Skills and Director of the Academic Support Program at Penn Carey Law. She joined the faculty in 2007 after having held visiting positions at Drexel University College of Law and Villanova University School of Law. Jessica has a strong background in legal research and writing, and civil pre-trial litigation, equipping her students with essential skills for their legal careers. Before transitioning to academia, she practiced law at Fox Rothschild LLP, focusing on labor and employment. Her educational background includes a JD from George Washington University Law School and a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director; Director of Academic Support

2007-01-01 — Present

Penn Carey Law • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Oversees the legal writing program and academic support initiatives for law students.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

Drexel University College of Law • Philadelphia, PA

Taught legal writing and supported students in developing legal skills.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

Villanova University School of Law • Villanova, PA

Engaged students in legal writing courses.

Associate

— Present

Fox Rothschild LLP • Philadelphia, PA

Worked within the Labor and Employment Department, specializing in legal practice.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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