Penn State Dickinson Law, formerly known as the Dickinson School of Law, is a historic and prestigious public law school located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and is the oldest law school in the state. Founded in 1834 by Judge John Reed, it was established as an independent institution dedicated to providing rigorous legal education rooted in the traditions of common law. Initially affiliated with Dickinson College, it became independent in 1919 and later merged with Pennsylvania State University in 1950, fully integrating as part of Penn State Law in 2010. The school is part of Penn State University and focuses on legal education and public service, with a rich history of producing influential legal professionals, including judges, attorneys, and public servants. It emphasizes experiential learning, public service, interdisciplinary approaches to law, and offers a Juris Doctor (JD) program, joint degrees, small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, practical training through clinics and externships, and covers core and contemporary legal areas. Accredited by the American Bar Association and ranking among top public law schools, it maintains a historic campus in Carlisle with modern facilities and benefits from extensive Penn State University resources.