Dr. Sarah Paoletti

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Paoletti is a Practice Professor of Law and the Director of the Transnational Legal Clinic at Penn Carey Law, where she founded and directs the clinic focusing on international human rights and immigration issues. Under her leadership, students engage with international comparative legal norms, navigating complex legal systems while representing individuals in immigration proceedings. Her research interests encompass the intersection of human rights, migration, labor law, and access to justice. Paoletti has authored numerous amicus briefs for federal court litigation and has contributed to significant reports such as “Migrant Workers’ Access to Justice Home: Nepal” and Indonesia. Her recent academic contributions include articles in notable journals like the Drexel Law Review and the Georgetown Journal of Poverty Law & Policy, addressing critical themes in human rights lawyering through a pedagogical lens.

Research Interests

Experience

Practice Professor of Law

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Director of the Transnational Legal Clinic, focusing on international human rights and immigration law.

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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