Law students walking outside of John F. Scarpa Hall

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.

THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE


 

NEWS & EVENTS

Courtney Culhane ’25: Connecting Military Experience to Meaningful Law Practice

Courtney Culhane ’25 has a longstanding dedication to military service and veteran welfare and fairness. She reflects on her time at Villanova Law as she takes the next step in her career as an Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Veterans Legal Institute in California.

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Villanova Law Inn of Court Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The J. Willard O’Brien American Inn of Court at Villanova Law is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. A nationally recognized, award-winning chartered member of the American Inns of Court (AIC), the Villanova Law Inn works to promote professionalism, civility, ethics and excellent legal skills among members of the bench and bar.

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National Trial Team at the National Trial Competition

In Review: A Victorious Year for Villanova Law Competition Teams

Throughout the 2024-25 academic year, Villanova Law was well-represented by its competition teams at various regional and national competitions across North America. This year’s teams include the Moot Court Board, National Trial Team, Phi Alpha Delta, Scarpa Corporate Negotiation Team and Sports Law Negotiation Team.

 

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Ask the Grad: Class of 2025

The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is pleased to celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2025. This impressive group of students joins a tight-knit community of more than 12,000 Villanova Law alumni.

Before they leave us, we asked members of the class of 2025 to share more about their Villanova Law experience.

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AT A GLANCE

12

MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA

  

290+

EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT

  

8

in-house
legal clinics

  

5

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

  

40+

SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  

12,000+

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

  

Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.

 

Villanova University Charles Widger
School of Law
299 N. Spring Mill Rd.
Villanova, PA 19085
610-519-7000   Contact Law

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 988-6738