The official opening of Drexel University’s College of Law

On Monday, April 9, 2007 Drexel University’s College of Law officially opened its doors to its students and the community. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held in the new College of Law building located at 3320 Market Streets. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell were among the federal and local officials attending the ceremony. President Constantine Papadakis and Founder of College of Law Dean Roger Dennis provided the opening remarks. Numerous local judges, attorneys, city council members, law students and administrators were present. Drexel University’s College of Law joins five other law schools in the area, but differentiates itself by being the first and only college to offer a six-month co-op program. Find out more at the College of Law website.

From left: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and Founder and Dean of College of Law, Roger Dennis.

From left: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, President Constantine Papadakis, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, and U.S. Senator Arlen Specter.

From left: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel J. Alito, Vice President for OGCR Brian T. Keech, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, and Founder and Dean of College of Law Roger Dennis.

Senator Arlen Specter provides his remarks at the opening of the New College of Law.