CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
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, six clinics and 275+ 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)
JOINT DEGREES
GRADUATE TAX
CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC INTEREST
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
NEWS & EVENTS
Villanova Law Named Finalist in Bloomberg Law's Inaugural Law School Innovation Program
Villanova Law has been named a finalist in Bloomberg Law’s inaugural Law School Innovation Program, which recognizes law schools that have implemented instructional programs that advance new approaches to legal technology implementation and legal education. The University was chosen as one of 10 finalists from an applicant pool of more than 60 institutions nationwide.
Q&A with Dean Alexander on his New Role as AALS President
In January, Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, began his tenure as President of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Founded in 1900, the AALS is a non-profit organization of 176 law schools in the United States and 19 fee-paid law schools that are not members. Its mission is to uphold and advance excellence in legal education. We spoke with Dean Alexander to learn more about his priorities in the role and his vision for the future of legal education.
Lifelong Learning Creates Grad Tax Legacy
Gerard “Gerry” Levins ’16 LLM has been in love with Villanova his whole life. He didn’t, however, have the opportunity to attend Villanova until he enrolled in the University’s online Graduate Tax Program. Levins recently gave the Graduate Tax Program a gift in support of student scholarships, which will enable access to the program for students who otherwise would not be able to afford it.
Villanova Law Launches Caritas Clemency Clinic
Beginning spring 2023, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law will launch the Caritas Clemency Clinic, a new in-house legal clinic providing pro bono legal services to incarcerated individuals who are seeking federal compassionate release from prison. Under the guidance of Visiting Assistant Professor and inaugural Caritas Clemency Clinic Director, Amanda Rogers, Villanova Law student-attorneys will gain valuable hands-on legal experience while serving as the primary advocates for their incarcerated clients.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
330+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
6
in-house
legal clinics
178
STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2023
40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
11,000
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
