Penn Carey Law continues to set the standard for impactful legal scholarship, earning recognition as the top-ranked faculty in the latest Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024 ranking by researchers at George Mason University. Seven faculty members from the Law School made the top 100 list—more than any other law school.
“This ranking reaffirms Penn Carey Law’s leadership in legal scholarship and our faculty’s dedication to producing work that has a meaningful impact on law and society,” said Dean and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law Sophia Z. Lee. “Our interdisciplinary approach, collaborative research culture, and commitment to innovation continue to distinguish Penn Carey Law as a pillar of legal thought.”
A Leading Presence in Legal Scholarship
Building on this recognition, Penn Carey Law continues to demonstrate its dedication to producing groundbreaking legal research that shapes academic and policy discussions. The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024 study evaluates scholars based on citations to law review articles published between 2018 and 2020. The study provides a dynamic assessment of active scholarly influence by prioritizing recent publications over career-long citations.
The following Penn Carey Law faculty members earned spots in the ranking:
Top 100 Scholars Ranked by Citations to Law Review Articles (2018-2020)Herbert Hovenkamp (#6)Jill Fisch (#11)Sandra Mayson (#19)Dorothy Roberts (#25)Elizabeth Pollman (#44)David Hoffman (#56)Cary Coglianese (#89)Top 100 Scholars Adjusted for Co-AuthorshipRecognizing the collaborative nature of legal research, the study also includes a ranking that accounts for co-authored publications. In this adjusted list, Penn Carey Law scholars continue to perform exceptionally well:Herbert Hovenkamp (#7)Dorothy Roberts (#14)Sandra Mayson (#16)Jill Fisch (#19)Elizabeth Pollman (#23)Cary Coglianese (#75)David Hoffman (#87)
Beyond individual recognition, the study highlights broader trends in legal academia, such as the growing representation of women in top citation rankings and the evolving role of generative AI in shaping future scholarship. As legal research methodologies evolve, Penn Carey Law remains at the forefront, ensuring that its faculty continues to drive meaningful conversations and innovations.
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