Philadelphia is home to some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country, offering students ample opportunities for clerkships, summer and part-time employment, pro bono work and internships. Major business, including biotechnology companies, mutual fund firms, pharmaceutical companies and insurance firms are headquartered in the area, providing business opportunities. New York, Baltimore, Wilmington, and Washington are a short drive or train ride away.

History comes alive in Philadelphia, the cradle of our

nation’s liberty, and makes it an exciting place to study law. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted, the National Constitution Center, Carpenters' Hall where the First Continental Congress met, and Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the US, are all within one square mile. From City Hall to the Valley Forge Encampment, to the country’s first zoo, beautifully preserved and restored landmarks earn the city an international reputation.

Fodor’s calls Philadelphia “a city of superlatives: the world's largest municipal park; the best collection of public art in the United States; the widest variety of urban architecture in America; and according to some experts, the greatest concentration of institutions of higher learning in the country.” Philadelphia boasts among the finest music and dance venues in the country, including the Academy of Music, the oldest grand opera house in the United States, to the soaring new Kimmel Center. Its jazz clubs, and rock music venues bring top acts to the city. A vibrant theater scene rounds out the picture.

The City also offers trendy shopping, quaint markets such as the Italian Market and the Reading Terminal Market and world-class museums. The city is home to professional teams in all the major sports who compete in new stadiums at the South Philadelphia sports complex.

Two rivers border the city, and its parks and recreation areas are among the liveliest and most attractive anywhere. Philadelphia has experienced a restaurant renaissance, and offers dining and nightlife to suit any taste. The City celebrates its diverse cultures with street fairs, music and food, especially in the summer when Penn’s Landing comes alive with weekly festivities. And where else can you find the Mummers?

Mass transit is readily available to and around the city, including an international airport, Amtrak hub and Greyhound bus terminal, as well as local buses, trains and trolleys.

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