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Welcome to Widener Law
I invite you to discover what I have found so exciting about this unique school of law: two outstanding campus locations, nationally recognized and experienced faculty, exceptional programs, and countless paths to success
We are the 12th largest law school in the nation. Our Delaware Campus in Wilmington is the foundation of the legal community in the state known as America’s “corporate capital.”
The Harrisburg Campus, located in the capital of the nation’s sixth largest state, has judges, legislators, and other governmental leaders among its graduates.
Widener Law is a place where you can discover your role in the world of law. In classes studying with dedicated law professors who love to teach, you learn the law in uncommon depth and detail. Clinics, externship opportunities, and focused skills training sharpen your litigation and transaction skills to better prepare you for practice
Whichever Widener Law campus you attend, you will find legal education at its best: personal, rich in opportunity, practical in training, and focused on your professional success. I’m excited to be part of this 21st-centur y school of law I invite you to come be part of it, too
Linda L. Ammons Associate Provost and Dean, Widener University School of Law
D i s t i n c t i o n s
T h e H e a l t h L a w I n s t i t u t e a t
W i d e n e r L a w r a n k s a m o n g
t h e n a t i o n’s t o p h e a l t h l a w p r o g r a m s
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g r o u p s i n 15 f e d e r a l a n d s t a t e
c o u rt s a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y
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a t W i d e n e r L a w i s o n e o f
t w o f u l l - t i m e c l i n i c a l p r o g r a m s i n t h e n a t i o n t h a t a s s i s t s
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n e r e d u 2
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l a r g e s t l a w s ch o o l s i n t h e
m i d - A t l a n t i c r e g i o n . I t i s
t h e o n l y l a w s ch o o l i n t h e
Pe n n s y l v a n i a s t a t e c a p i t a l a n d i n t h e s t a t e o f D e l a wa r e
Wide ne r Law is about choices The Delaware Campus offers the world’s best sta r ting point for ca ree rs in cor porate law The Ha r risburg Ca mpus e xcels in gove r nme ntal law. And t hat is just t he beginning.
W i d e n e r L a w i s a f o u n d i n g i n s t i t u t i o n a l m e m b e r o f t h e Wo r l d C o n s e r v a t i o n U n i o n
T h e L e ga l I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r
a t W i d e n e r L a w c o n t a i n s ov e r
6 0 0 , 0 0 0 vo l u m e s , o n e o f t h e r e g i o n’s b e s t l e ga l c o l l e c t i o n s W i d e n e r L a w p u b l i s h e s f o u r l a w r e v i e w s , i n c l u d i n g t h e D e l a wa r e Jo u r n a l o f C o r p o r a t e L a w , t h e 13 t h m o s t c i t e d s p e c i a l t y l a w r e v i e w b y f e d e r a l a n d s t a t e c o u rt s ( Wa s h i n g t o n & L e e
U n i v e r s i t y s t u d y, 2 0 0 6 )
Widener Law’s faculty includes former and current judges, former prosecutors, public defenders, and attorneys from all types of practice large and small firms, government agencies, and public interest settings They advise state and federal court systems, state legislatures, the U S Congress, local bar associations, and international organizations. Many faculty members are nationally and internationally known for their contributions to corporate, health, international, labor, constitutional, administrative, and environmental law.
Most importantly, faculty members are accessible. They convey energ y, enthusiasm, and expertise in small, student-focused classes where you will debate ideas openly and refine your skills of public presentation and persuasion.
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I ’m re c e i v i n g i s t ra n s fo rm a t i ve . I n fa c t , i t i s
t h e m o s t i n te l l e c tu a l l y s t i m u l a t i n g u n d e r -
t a k i n g o f my l i fe
T h e a b i l i t y to l o o k a t w h a t m o s t p e o p l e
s e e a s ‘ b l a ck o r w h i te’ a n d f i n d t h e ‘ g rey ’
r s o f my g row t h d u ri n g
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yo u a re l o o k i n g fo r a g re a t e d u c a t i o n a n d
fo r b u i l d i n g a s o l i d n e t wo rk o f m e n to r s ,
p ro fe s s o r s , a n d f ri e n d s ”
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d o R i o d e Ja n e i r o
i n i t i s i nva l u a b l e to t h e p ra c t i c e o f l aw ”
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h e r e l e a s e o f a n i n m a t e w h o
m a i n t a i n e d h i s i n n o c e n c e
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f a c u l t y a t W i d e n e r L a w
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H a rr i n g t o n C o n n e r r e c e i v e d
t h e Sa n d r a D a y O ’ C o n n o r
Awa r d f o r Pr o f e s s i o n a l
Se r v i c e f r o m t h e A m e r i c a n
I n n s o f C o u rt , r e c o g n i z i n g
p u b l i c i n t e r e s t a n d p r o b o n o a ch i e v e m e n t
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r e c e n t b o o k , Re c o n c i l i a t i o n i n
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Tu t u , a n a l y ze s h o w c o u n t r i e s
a r o u n d t h e w o r l d r e c ov e r f r o m c i v i l wa r
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o n fa c u l t y a ch i e ve m e n t s a n d i n - d e p t h b i o g ra p h i e s , v i s i t l aw. w i d e n e r. e d u / a c a d e m i c s /
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d i s c u s s a f i n e p o i n t o f l aw.
O v e r h e a r d : “ Pe o p l e f r o m t h e
A m e r i c a n B a r A s s o c i a t i o n
h a v e c a l l e d u s ‘ t h e b e s t - k e p t
s e c r e t o n t h e E a s t C o a s t , ’”
s a y s Je n n i f e r I s e m a n , B S ,
Pe n n s y l v a n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y
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s e c t i o n c l a s s e s h a v e 3 0 t o 4 0
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t h e N a t i o n a l Ju d i c i a l C o l l e g e ,
t h e n a t i o n’s l e a d i n g j u d i c i a l
e d u c a t i o n a n d t r a i n i n g
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c e n t e r f o r j u d i c i a l e d u c a t i o n
p r o g r a m s
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ch i l d r e n o r p e o p l e w h o w o r k
n i g h t s c a n s t u d y p a rt - t i m e a t
W i d e n e r L a w d u r i n g t h e d a y
D i d y o u k n o w : Ta k e n t o g e t h e r,
W i d e n e r L a w ’s t w o c a m p u s e s
h a v e m o r e t h a n 5 0 0 s t u d e n t s
s t u d y i n g p a rt - t i m e d u r i n g d a y
o r e v e n i n g s e s s i o n s
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f a c u l t y m e m b e r s h a v e s e r v e d
a s Fu l b r i g h t Sch o l a r s
F i r s t - Ye a r C u rri c u l u m
D e l awa re C a m p u s
R e g u l a r D i v i s i o n
Fa l l C r e d i t s
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L e ga l M e t h o d s I 3
Pr o p e rt y I 4
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C o n t r a c t s 4
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L e ga l M e t h o d s I I 2
C o n s t i t u t i o n a l L a w I 4
E x te n d e d D i v i s i o n
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C o n t r a c t s I 3
C i v i l Pr o c e d u r e I 3
L e ga l M e t h o d s I 3
Pr o p e rt y I 4
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S p r i n g
C o n t r a c t s I I 2
C i v i l Pr o c e d u r e I I 3
L e ga l M e t h o d s I I 2
Pr o p e rt y I I 2
To rt s I I 3
E x te n d e d D i v i s i o n
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C r i m i n a l L a w 3
C o n t r a c t s I 3
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L e ga l M e t h o d s I I 2
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A degree from Widener Law can form the foundation for success We offer a broad range of programs
J u ri s D o c to r ( J D )
Students pursuing the JD may choose from many concentrations, including corporate, environmental, governmental, health, and public interest law
Master of Laws in Corporate Law and Finance (LLM)
Master of Laws in Health Law (LLM)
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law (MJ)
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
Doctor of Laws (DL)
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration ( JD/MBA)
Juris Doctor/Doctor of Psycholog y ( JD/PsyD)
Juris Doctor/Master of Marine Policy ( JD/MMP)
Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health ( JD/MPH)
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law/Master of Public Health (MJ/MPH) D
Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Librar y Science ( JD/MSLS )
S ch e d u l e s to m e e t m a ny n e e d s
Our flexible scheduling can make the difference in advancing your career Both campuses offer three-year, full-time programs through the Regular Division. Attractive to many working adults, the Extended Division program offers the option of attending part-time day or evening classes and finishing your degree in four years
a m t h a t w o u l d a l l o w m e
t o e a r n a l a w d e g r e e w h i l e
I wa s w o r k i n g , ” s a y s Ja m e s
K M a t e l e v i ch - H o a n g , B A ,
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, Fresno “The Extended Di vision
p r o g r a m m a d e i t p o s s i b l e .”
Fa c t : N o m a tt e r w h a t y o u r
s ch e d u l i n g d e m a n d s , W i d e n e r
L a w c a n h e l p y o u c o m p l e t e
y o u r d e g r e e t h e wa y t h a t
w o r k s b e s t f o r y o u
W i d e n e r L aw s tu d e n t s o fte n
ga t h e r i n i n fo rm a l s tu d y
g ro u p s to e x p l o re i d e a s
o u t s i d e o f t h e c l a s s ro o m .
Schedules ca n cha nge. If your schedule changes while attending Widener Law, you can transfer between divisions, switching from fullto part-time status if your job or life requires it. ABA rules prohibit full-time students from working more than 20 hours per week
Widener Law operates clinics, arranges externships and public interest legal placements, runs trial simulations and advocacy training, and much more to help you build skills you will need from day one of your legal career Experiencing the law at work in legislative sessions, death penalty hearings, federal cases, and the like brings your classroom learning to life.
C l i n i c s : L e a rn i n g b eyo n d t h e c l a s s ro o m
Learning to be an attorney goes beyond learning the law At Widener Law, you may choose from an extensive list of skill-building clinics and externships where you can gain valuable experience in virtually ever y aspect of working in law, day to day
“Some things you just can’t pick up by reading a book,” says John D. Cirrinicione, BS, Pennsylvania State University. “Clinical experience is the best education tool when it comes to the law ” W i d e n e r L aw c l i n i c s a t a g l a n c e D e l awa re
Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Clinic
Delaware Civil Law Clinic
Environmental Law and Natural Resources Clinic
Pennsylvania Civil Law Clinic
Veterans Affairs Clinic
Effecti ve: In 20 04, Pennsylvania
s i g n e d i n t o l a w t h e D o m e s t i c
a n d Se x u a l Vi o l e n c e Vi c t i m
A d d r e s s C o n f i d e n t i a l i t y A c t ,
t h e p r o d u c t o f 10 y e a r s o f
w o r k o n t h e p a rt o f Pr o f e s s o r
Jo h n C a p o w s k i a n d h i s
W i d e n e r s t u d e n t s ( m a ny n o w
a l u m n i ) , i n c o o p e r a t i o n w i t h
t h e Pe n n s y l v a n i a C o a l i t i o n
A ga i n s t D o m e s t i c Vi o l e n c e .
P ro fe s s o r T h o m a s J R e e d
a n d a W i d e n e r L aw s tu d e n t
c o u n s e l a c l i e n t , o n e o f t h e
m a ny e x p e ri e n c e s o ffe re d to
s tu d e n t s w h o p a rt i c i p a te i n
t h e Ve te ra n s A ffa i r s C l i n i c .
H a rri s b u rg
Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic
Veterans Affairs Clinic
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Second- and third-year externships provide you with opportunities to work with state and local prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, legal services lawyers, and government agencies As a judicial extern, you get an inside look at the workings of the court system as you conduct legal research and draft documents for judges.
“My externship at the Office of Disciplinar y Counsel helped me hone my research and writing skills, and I’ve learned practical legal skills from highly skilled attorneys,” says Louis Totino, BS, Marist College “It’s been the highlight of my Widener Law experience ”
n te rn a t t h e Pe n n s y l va n i a D e p a rt m e n t o f
R e ve n u e i n t h e O ff i c e o f C h i e f C o u n s e l A s a n
i n te rn , I p rov i d e b a ckg ro u n d re s e a rch to t h e
a tto rn ey s w h o a re re v i s i n g t h e c u rre n t s t a te
t a x s t a tu te s . I f i n d my i n te rn s h i p p a rt i c u l a rl y
re wa rd i n g g i ve n my b a ckg ro u n d a s a C PA .
B e c a u s e o f t h e p rox i m i t y, h i s to r y, a n d
ve r y c l o s e wo rk i n g re l a t i o n s h i p b e t we e n
W i d e n e r L aw ’s H a rri s b u rg C a m p u s a n d
s t a te gove rn m e n t , I wa s a b l e to o b t a i n
t h e i n te rn s h i p I wa n te d . ”
B i n a S i n g h , B S , U n i v e r s i t y o f M a r y l a n d
C e rt i f i c a te p ro g ra m s
Certificate programs concentrate your studies in specific areas of the law to help you shape your degree to your needs and interests
■ The Law and Government Institute (Harrisburg ) offers certification in governmental law for students interested in government, politics, and legislative work
■ The Health Law Institute (Delaware) consistently ranks among the nation’s top 10 such programs and prepares students for the fast-changing world of health law
■ The Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law (Delaware) offers a formal concentration in the corporate law of Delaware, one of the world’s foremost corporate legal environments
■ The Advocacy and Technology Institute (Delaware) offers trial skills courses that lead to certification and detailed litigation skills through advanced training and practice
I n t h e p u b l i c i n te re s t
According to the ABA, “Ever y lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay. ” Widener Law’s well-developed public interest focus offers career-shaping experiences
■ The Public Interest Resource Center (Delaware) cultivates pro bono volunteer opportunities for students in public interest agencies and government offices throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey; offers counseling and guidance to students who seek careers in public interest law; and recognizes students and faculty for exceptional contributions to public service.
■ The Public Interest Initiative (Harrisburg ) addresses children’s rights, investigates criminal defendant backgrounds, and provides tax law and lowincome legal assistance
Go global with your legal education through one of Widener Law’s study abroad opportunities, which offer career-shaping experiences and immersion instruction in foreign countries around the world.
■ Nairobi, Kenya Drawing on the resources of the United Nations Environmental Programme, the Nairobi institute focuses on international environmental law.
■ Geneva, Switzerland Here is your chance to study law in the home city of the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization
■ Sydney, Australia Spend a summer studying comparative law in a program conducted in cooperation with the University of Technolog y, Sydney
■ Venice, Italy Focused on European Union and business transactions law, the Venice program takes you to one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
■ Chongqing, China Spend a semester studying trade and intellectual property in China
G l o b a l i n f l u e n c e : A r e c e n t
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l a w c o n f e r e n c e
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p a rt i c i p a n t s a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l
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t o t h e D e l a wa r e C a m p u s
D i s t i n c t l y b e tt e r : T h e L e ga l
I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r i s t h e
p r e m i e r e l a w l i b r a r y i n t h e
s t a t e o f D e l a wa r e a n d i s
r e c o g n i ze d a s o n e o f t h e
m a j o r l a w l i b r a r i e s i n
t h e r e g i o n .
D i d y o u k n o w : T h e Pu b l i c
I n t e r e s t L a w A l l i a n c e s p o n s o r s
a s i l e n t a u c t i o n e a ch y e a r t o
r a i s e f u n d s f o r p u b l i c i n t e r e s t
f e l l o w s h i p s
Fa c t : S t u d e n t s w h o d e vo t e
a n e x c e p t i o n a l a m o u n t o f
t i m e t o p r o b o n o s e r v i c e
r e c e i v e s p e c i a l r e c o g n i t i o n
u p o n g r a d u a t i o n
N o t e w o rt hy : I n 19 8 8 , t h e
S u m m e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l
I n s t i t u t e i n N a i r o b i , Ke ny a ,
b e c a m e t h e f i r s t s u m m e r
p r o g r a m i n A f r i c a a n d
r e m a i n s t h e o n l y s u m m e r
l e ga l i n s t i t u t e i n c e n t r a l A f r i c a
O v e r h e a r d : “ Pr o f e s s o r s ’
d o o r s a r e a l wa y s o p e n ,”
s a y s L a u r a Je n n i n g s , B A , George Washington Uni ver sity, “ a n d n o t j u s t t o t a l k a b o u t classes, but about professional a n d p e r s o n a l i s s u e s , t o o . ”
Ac c e s s : t h e f u t u re
Access to information is the key to success in an interconnected world The Widener Law Legal Information Center ’ s 600,000-plus volumes on both campuses are made available to all students through broadband computer connections Legal and nonlegal computer databases, audio and videotapes, microfilm and microfiche collections, and high-speed computer access for legal research are also available
Managed by a skilled staff trained to help you take full advantage of its vast resources, the Legal Information Center includes statutes and reporters for the 50 states, as well as federal statutes and reporters The librar y also boasts an extensive collection of legal periodicals, looseleaf services, and treatises, and is continually expanding to stay abreast of new and developing areas of the law. The librar y is a selective depositor y for U.S. government documents.
In 2005, Widener Law opened the Technology Law Center to serve both campuses This E-classroom offers technolog y courses and a twoday intensive course on aspects of legal technology
All Widener Law students receive instruction in LEXIS and WESTLAW, and use of computer technolog y is integrated into virtually ever y aspect of a Widener Law student’s life “Widener Law has prepared me for the paperless and wireless world of the law,” says student Jennifer L. Williams, BS, Peirce College.
On the Delaware Campus, Concord Hall and Shipley Hall offer fully furnished and airconditioned single-occupancy rooms Oneand two-bedroom apartments are also available on campus. The Barristers’ Club and the Crown Court offer on-campus dining options Harrisburg Campus students choose from numerous nearby apartment complexes, many within walking distance of campus. The Side Bar Café offers meals and snacks It is also a
convenient campus meeting place Some students prefer the urban lifestyle in downtown Harrisburg, near Capitol Center and a short drive from campus
Fo r s t u d e n t s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197 3 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Widener Law provides support services for students with a wide range of disabilities We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all students.
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Widener Law helps you find your way in the world of law Career development focuses not only on job search strategies, but also on gaining lifelong skills for personal success.
“Most students focus on joining a big law firm, and with a degree from Widener Law, you can do many things,” according to alumna Tara L. Smith, ’05, legal counsel to the Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus “Widener Law prepares you to find your own path ”
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Widener Law students can develop legal research, writing, and editing skills through participation in several law reviews and journals.
The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law (Delaware) In operation for more than 30 years, this nationally ranked journal enjoys a reputation for excellence in the global corporate legal community.
The Widener Law Review (Delaware) Dedicated to exploring a different timely area of law ever y year, each issue is based on a symposium held on the Delaware Campus
Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race (Delaware and Harrisburg ) This is the only online journal of its kind providing a forum for in-depth analysis of critically and socially relevant discourse on the intersection of law, race, and economics in America
Widener Law Journal (Harrisburg ) The Journal provides a vast forum for legal scholarship in all areas of the law The Journal also publishes the Annual Survey of Pennsylvania Administrative Law, the only law review focused on administrative law in Pennsylvania
The Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Honor Societies are open to exceptional students These organizations provide opportunities to hone advocacy skills in interscholastic competition around the countr y S t u d e n t a c t i v i t i e s
Extracurricular and cocurricular activities available on both campuses personalize your Widener Law learning experience In addition, you can become involved in public service legal activities Through more than 60 student-run organizations, Widener Law students discover their passion and get involved.
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C a re e r s u c c e s s , o n e p e r s o n a t a t i m e
Career development at Widener Law focuses on student success for the long haul “We call it ‘ career development,’ not ‘job placement,’ for a reason, ” says LeaNora Ruffin, assistant dean for career development “We aim to instill skills that last a professional lifetime ”
From self-assessment to salar y negotiation, your Widener Law counselor is there through all phases of your job search Having good contacts helps, too “As a relatively young school of law, we can offer the advantage of having many active alumni who are eager to stay involved by mentoring our students and hiring our graduates,” says Karen Durkin, director of career development
C a m p u s re c ru i t i n g , wo rk s h o p s , a n d s e m i n a r s
Recruiting programs regularly bring employers to campus; workshops, professionalism programs, and networking sessions offer additional perspectives on the world of the law Seminars in obtaining federal and state judicial clerkships are particularly successful; a higher percentage of Widener Law students hold such positions than the national average for law students
M e n to r s m a ke a d i ffe re n c e
Through a unique alumni mentoring program, more than 1,000 Widener Law graduates have mentored students since 1999.
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The Harrisburg Campus is minutes from the Capitol Complex, where the Pennsylvania legislature, state and federal courts, and governmental agencies provide a backdrop to focused and rewarding learning, externship, and employment opportunities Philadelphia and Washington, DC, each about 100 miles away, add professional and cultural richness to the area
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U n i v e r s i t y
The Delaware Campus of Widener Law is the only school of law in Delaware, an international center of corporate law In the city of Wilmington you will live in the heart of a thriving legal environment
A p p l y to W i d e n e r L aw
If you think Widener Law is the kind of place where you can thrive, you are ready to apply The following is a brief overview of the application process, policies, and other information you will want to know about attending Widener Law
Applying online is now free Go to law.widener.edu/admissions.aspx for details.
Ad m i s s i o n p o l i c y
The Admissions Committee reviews all applications. Decisions to admit take into consideration the applicant’s undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) and Law School Admission Test (LSAT ) score, work and life experiences, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and graduate study Widener Law is committed to diversity and encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.
Fu l l - a n d p a rt - t i m e p ro g ra m s
Widener Law operates two divisions on each campus The Regular Division enrolls full-time students who expect to finish their degree in three years The Extended Division offers part-time day and evening programs and is typically completed in four years
C h o o s e yo u r c a m p u s
You may apply to either or both campuses by submitting one application If you apply to both campuses, please be prepared to accept admission at the campus we designate.
( PAS S H E )
Students attending and graduates of any of the 14 PASSHE universities enjoy simplified enrollment at the Harrisburg Campus. The agreement offers a number of programs to fit different goals and schedules
Tri a l Ad m i s s i o n s P ro g ra m ( TA P )
Designed especially for students who excel in only one of the two principal standardized measures of success the UGPA or LSAT score TAP is held during the summer as an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their ability to succeed in legal studies. While classes do not count toward a degree, they can lead to admission Applicants who do not meet regular admissions standards are automatically considered for TAP.
Tra n s fe r s t u d e n t s
Applicants submit a certified transcript, class rank, and letter of good standing from the dean of their previous law school Admitted in any semester, they can transfer up to 35 credit hours for work completed with a grade C, its equivalent, or higher
Vi s i t i n g s t u d e n t s
Visiting, or transient, applicants submit a certified transcript, a letter of good standing, and a letter of permission from their law school for admission in any semester as nonmatriculating students
P re v i o u s l aw s ch o o l a tte n d e e s
Applicants who have attended any law school prior to making application to Widener Law must submit a certified transcript and letter of good standing from that law school.
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T h e d e a d l i n e f o r a p p l i c a t i o n to Widener Law is May 15
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U n i v e r s i t y o f P h o e n i x
U n i v e r s i t y o f P i tt s b u r g h
U n i v e r s i t y o f R h o d e I s l a n d
U n i v e r s i t y o f R i ch m o n d
U n i v e r s i t y o f Sc r a n t o n
U n i v e r s i t y o f So u t h A l a b a m a
U n i v e r s i t y o f Ta m p a
U n i v e r s i t y o f Te n n e s s e e
U n i v e r s i t y o f t h e Sc i e n c e s
U n i v e r s i t y o f Vi r g i n i a
U n i v e r s i t y o f We s t I n d i e s
U n i v e r s i t y o f W i s c o n s i n
U r s i n u s C o l l e g e
Vi l l a n ov a U n i v e r s i t y
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U n i v e r s i t y
Vi r g i n i a M i l i t a r y I n s t i t u t e
Vi r g i n i a Po l y t e ch n i c I n s t i t u t e
Vi r g i n i a U n i o n U n i v e r s i t y
Wa g n e r C o l l e g e
Wa k e Fo r e s t U n i v e r s i t y
Wa s h i n g t o n & Je ff e r s o n
C o l l e g e
Wa s h i n g t o n C o l l e g e
We l l e s l e y C o l l e g e
We s t C h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y
o f Pe n n s y l v a n i a
We s t Vi r g i n i a U n i v e r s i t y
We s t e r n Ke n t u ck y U n i v e r s i t y
We s t e r n M a r y l a n d C o l l e g e
W i d e n e r U n i v e r s i t y
W i l l i a m Pa tt e r s o n U n i v e r s i t y
o f N e w Je r s e y
W i l m i n g t o n C o l l e g e
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r c e s t e r Po l y t e ch n i c
I n s t i t u t e
Yo
r k C o l l e g e
Yo
r k C o l l e g e o f Pe n n s y l v a n i a
■ Re g u l a r D i v i s i o n ( Fu l l - T i m e , D a y )
■ E x t e n d e d D i v i s i o n ( Pa rt - T i m e , E v e n i n g )
■ E x t e n d e d D
P l e a s e Ty p e o r Pr i n t C l e a r l y
■ Mr ■ Ms
N a m e : L a s t , F i r s t , M i d d l e
Pe r m a n e n t A d d r e s s
C i t y, S t a t e , Z i p C o d e
L o c a l o r B u s i n e s s A d d r e s s
C i t y, S t a t e , Z i p C o d e
S t a t e o f L e ga l Re s i d e n c e
A r e y o u a U. S . C i t i ze n ? ■ Yes ■ No
Fa t h e r ’s N a m e
Mother ’s Name