CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At 裡橖眻畦 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 lieinternational law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest lawyou 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 students education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, 裡橖眻畦 students learn by doingand graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in todays competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
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NEWS & EVENTS
2025 裡橖眻畦 Environmental Law Journal Blank Rome LLP Symposium, 02/07
The 2025 裡橖眻畦 Environmental Law Journal Blank Rome LLP Symposium on Friday, February 7 will explore new developments in environmental litigation. Panels will bring together experts from the academy, government, private practice and nonprofit organizations to discuss how recent cases in these areas will change environmental litigation.
Reza Taleghani 97 JD/MBA, P27 Gives Largest Gift Ever to 裡橖眻畦s Graduate Center and Bolsters Law Schools Mission and Strategic Priorities
Reza Taleghani 97 JD/MBA, P27 has long championed 裡橖眻畦 Universitys commitment to fostering academic excellence and community among both graduate and law students. His recent $1 million gift to name two distinct campus spaces is a further testament to this dedication, enriching the experience for graduate students across the University and enhancing resources for the 裡橖眻畦 Law.
Margo Chapin 26 and Ry Stratton 26 Win 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition
After weeks of preparation and preliminary arguments, the final round of the 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel 24 CLAS Moot Court Competition concluded on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Margo Chapin 26 and Ry Stratton 26, who argued on behalf of the petitioner, were victorious.
Graduate Tax Program Names First Recipient of Public Interest-Focused Caritas Scholarship
In 2024, Silya Shaw 25 LLM, deputy director of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, was selected as the first recipient of the 裡橖眻畦 University Graduate Tax Programs Caritas Scholarship. Established to benefit tax professionals working with underserved populations in the public interest sector, the scholarship provides access to the Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) at a more affordable rate.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
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330+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
161
STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2026
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40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
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Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.
Judicial clerkships give recent law graduates a front-row seat to how judges handle cases in trial and appellate courts, whether at the state or federal level. But clerks arent just watchingthey are participating actively by assisting the judge with research, writing opinions and handling tasks that keep the court running smoothly. MORE...
Strong communication skills are vital for a successful legal career, with employers rating proficiency in writing as the most important skill in new hires. At 裡橖眻畦 Law, were committed to preparing our students with the legal writing skills they need to be practice-ready, day one and beyond. MORE...
裡橖眻畦 lawyers can be found everywherefrom international law firms to government agencies, from nonprofit organizations to major corporations. A 裡橖眻畦 Law education prepares you to be not only a great lawyer, but also a great leader. And we have the alumni to prove it with 裡橖眻畦ns in leadership positions in many sectors of the legal field. MORE...
Successful trial attorneys must be highly skilled in the complex art of the trial, and they must also possess a complete understanding of the law. At 裡橖眻畦 Law, we prepare students to become courtroom-ready advocates through our extensive Trial Advocacy programming and activities. MORE...
裡橖眻畦 University Charles Widger School of Law may seem an unlikely host for the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC), but one in ten jobs in Pennsylvania is in the agriculture industry. 裡橖眻畦 is located just an hour away from Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world, and a few hours drive from central Pennsylvanias apple and peach orchards. In terms of mission, the fit is perfect. MORE...