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 200+ externship placements, Villanova students learn by doing—and graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
JD ADMISSIONS
JOINT DEGREES
GRADUATE TAX
CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
ACADEMICS
FACULTY
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
ALUMNI
EVENTS
EMPLOYERS
LIBRARY
NEWS
Ethics in Action: Giving Voice to Values in the Law, 3/29
This symposium will bring together leaders in law and ethics and will feature University of Virginia Professor Mary C. Gentile, PhD, the developer of “Giving Voice to Values” (GVV) approach. The approach can help lawyers act effectively and with professionalism. CLE credits available.
Del Raso Family Matches the Class of 2019’s 3L Legacy Gifts
Every year, third-year law students are encouraged to make a donation to Villanova Law before they graduate. This year, the Class of 2019 has the opportunity to make an even greater impact through the 3L Legacy Gift thanks to the generosity of the Del Raso Family.
Villanova Students Win Fifth Annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition
A team of students from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law recently competed in and won the Fifth Annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition, sponsored by the Tulane Sports Law Society.
Professor Joy Mullane Appointed Faculty Director of the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program
Villanova University announced the appointment of Joy Mullane, Professor of Law, as Faculty Director of its Graduate Tax Program. In her new role, Mullane will oversee the University’s nationally recognized graduate tax program, which is offered both on-campus and online.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
250+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
6
in-house
legal clinics
175
STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2020
40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
10,000
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.
