Julie Randolph

Professor Julie Randolph is a full-time faculty member at Temple University's School of Law, where she teaches courses in legal research, writing, and litigation, including Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Legal Research, Pennsylvania Legal Research, and Civil Procedure II. She is also a Consulting Historian for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Historical Commission, contributing to the preservation and study of state legal history.

• MSLIS, Drexel University, 2018
• JD, New York University School of Law, 2008
• MS, University of Delaware, 2000
• BS and BA, University of Delaware, 1997

Her research interests center on legal research methodologies and Pennsylvania legal history, with additional expertise in aviation law, federal jurisdiction, and U.S. sanctions policy. Her interdisciplinary background in law and library science enriches her pedagogical and scholarly approach, particularly in legal information systems and historical analysis.

Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with specialized legal domains, including aviation litigation under international conventions, the complexities of U.S. sanctions regimes, and emerging legal questions around space resource rights. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on jurisdictional clarity, regulatory frameworks, and the practical application of legal principles in complex, cross-border contexts.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, her role as a Consulting Historian highlights recognition in legal historical scholarship. She has not been noted to supervise students in the provided materials.

Professor Randolph’s professional journey includes experience as a litigation associate at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, specializing in aviation and complex civil litigation, followed by a leadership role as Director of New Business Intake. She later transitioned into academic support as a reference librarian at Temple Law Library, where she taught research classes, supported faculty and students, and managed the rare books collection before moving into her current full-time faculty position.

She is affiliated with Temple Law Library through her teaching and prior professional role, contributing to legal education and research infrastructure. Her work bridges legal practice, academic instruction, and historical scholarship, positioning her as a multidisciplinary figure in legal education.