Dr. Kara Finck

Professor

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Biography

Kara R. Finck is a Practice Professor of Law and the Deputy Dean for Clinical Education at Penn Carey Law, where she directs the Interdisciplinary Child Advocacy Clinic. In this capacity, she focuses on the legal needs of children and families, providing students with hands-on experience in direct legal representation, while also engaging in systemic reform projects in areas such as child welfare and Family Court. Prior to her role at Penn, she served as the Managing Attorney at the Family Defense Practice of the Bronx Defenders, where she developed an innovative interdisciplinary legal practice for parents involved in the child welfare system. Her areas of expertise include child welfare law, parents' rights, and interdisciplinary practice that leverages collaboration with social work. Finck has presented on various topics related to child welfare and has co-authored significant scholarship in the field, including works addressing the intersection of social work and law.

Research Interests

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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Specialization Notes

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