CHARLES WIDGER

SCHOOL OF LAW

WHY VILLANOVA LAW?

Law School

At Villanova 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—international law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest law—you 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’s education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, Villanova students learn by doing—and graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s competitive job market.

PROGRAMS

JURIS DOCTOR (JD)

Cutting-edge preparation for the next generation of Villanova lawyers
 

JOINT DEGREES

JD/MBA, JD/MPA, JD/LLM in Taxation and JD/LLM in International Studies
 

GRADUATE TAX

Interdisciplinary, in-depth examination of tax principles and policies
 

CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS

Hands-on legal experience through our 8 in-house law clinics and 330+ externship opportunities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Preparing our students for professional success through educational offerings and one-on-one career counseling

PUBLIC INTEREST

Fostering a commitment to service in our students through curricular and extracurricular offerings

THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE

 

 

NEWS & EVENTS

Free Speech and Higher Education, 03/18

Free Speech and Higher Education, 03/18

The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy welcomes Judge Kyle Duncan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to discuss free speech and higher education. The program will address constitutional protections and limitations on free speech, the rise of campus illiberalism and recent controversies about free speech and antisemitism.

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Current Federal Court Challenges to LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, 03/18

Current Federal Court Challenges to LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, 03/18

Join OUTLaw, If/When/How, Villanova Law Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Tufano Interdisciplinary Initiative on Poverty and Inequality on Monday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m. in room 302. This discussion will feature Zachary Strassburger, deputy city solicitor of the Philadelphia law department and Thomas Ude Jr., Esq., director of legal and public policy at the Mazzoni Center, in conversation with Janine Dunlap Kiah ’07, director of public service and pro bono initiatives at Villanova Law, regarding challenges to LGBTQ+ and civil rights, how to work towards safeguarding these rights as attorneys and how to best support impacted communities.

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Villanova University Graduate Tax Program Launches International Tax Certificate

Villanova University Graduate Tax Program Launches International Tax Certificate

Beginning in fall 2024, the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program will expand its professional offerings with a new certificate in International Tax. Designed to equip professionals with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles and evolving regulations surrounding global tax dynamics, this certificate program digs into the multifaceted world of international tax, emphasizing topics such as transfer pricing methodologies, intangible asset valuation, meticulous documentation requirements, as well as the U.S. penalty system. The certificate will be available as a standalone program or in conjunction with the Master of Taxation or Master of Laws in Taxation programs.

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Faculty Scholars: Preston Jordan Lim

Faculty Scholars: Preston Jordan Lim

Preston Lim started his academic career at Villanova Law last fall, drawn in large part by the opportunity to help build out the international curriculum. Before joining the faculty, he held two clerkships in Canadian courts, and he also traveled widely in China before earning his law degree. He is interested in both China’s relationship to international law and Canada’s legal system and constitutional history.

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AT A GLANCE

12

MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA

  

330+

EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT

  

7

in-house
legal clinics

  

181

STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2025

  

40+

SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  

12,000

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

  

Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.