CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At 柑橘直播 Law, our broad-based legal education is grounded in academic rigor; practical, hands-on training; and a foundation in business that primes graduates for diverse and rewarding legal careers. Wherever your interests may lie鈥攊nternational law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest law鈥攜ou will find programs that will prepare you for the future.
Guided by our Where Law Meets Business philosophy, our programming infuses vital business principles, professional skills, ethical training and practical experiences into each student鈥檚 education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, 柑橘直播 students learn by doing鈥攁nd graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today鈥檚 competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
JURIS DOCTOR (JD)
JOINT DEGREES
GRADUATE TAX
CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC INTEREST
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
NEWS & EVENTS
Defending Democracy, 10/23
Democracy, as we have understood it, appears to be under siege from within and without. The right to vote and the existence of fair and free elections form the bedrock of our democracy, with all other rights flowing from this foundation. But serious threats to the right to vote loom, endangering these free and fair elections. This conversation will explore these challenges, what the law can and can鈥檛 do, and how laws and legal systems designed to ensure the integrity of elections actually work on the ground.
柑橘直播 Law invites prospective students to an open house on October 26, 2024. Meet faculty and staff, learn about our innovative legal education curriculum, get a firsthand account of life at 柑橘直播 from current law students, explore our renowned clinics and experiential programs, and more.
Carlos Juarez '25: Charting His Own 柑橘直播 Law Experience
Carlos Juarez 鈥�25 came to 柑橘直播 Law after an eight-year career working in business development and practice strategy for two AmLaw100 law firms in New York City and earning an MBA. The California native chose 柑橘直播 Law for its emphasis on business law, experiential learning and the opportunities available through the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law. But in December of his 1L year, an unexpected opportunity arose to provide pro bono legal aid to in Mexico.
Double Alumnus Establishes Endowed Professorship at 柑橘直播 Law
柑橘直播 Law recently announced the John H. Buhsmer Esq. '84 Endowed Professor of Law. The new position is made possible by a $1.5 million gift from John (Jack) Buhsmer 鈥�84 JD, 鈥�89 LLM. Professor Leslie Book, a national authority on tax procedure and tax administration, is the inaugural professorship holder.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
330+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
161
STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2026
40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
