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

What We Gain and Lose from Seeing the World Through an Algorithmic Lens, 10/16

What We Gain and Lose from Seeing the World Through an Algorithmic Lens, 10/16

As society increasingly relies on algorithms for decision-making, this conversation will explore the potential benefits and risks. On Wednesday, October 16, the Girard-diCarlo Center will welcome Suresh Venkatasubramanian from Brown University to delve into how algorithms can enhance fairness and efficiency while examining the dangers of perpetuating biases and promoting fair and equitable decision-making.

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Villanova Law Fall Open House

Villanova Law Fall Open House

Villanova Law invites prospective students to an open house on October 26, 2024. Meet faculty and staff, learn about our innovative legal education curriculum, get a firsthand account of life at Villanova from current law students, explore our renowned clinics and experiential programs, and more.

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Double Alumnus Establishes Endowed Professorship at Villanova Law

Double Alumnus Establishes Endowed Professorship at Villanova Law

Villanova Law recently announced the John H. Buhsmer Esq. '84 Endowed Professor of Law. The new position is made possible by a $1.5 million gift from John (Jack) Buhsmer ’84 JD, ’89 LLM. Professor Leslie Book, a national authority on tax procedure and tax administration, is the inaugural professorship holder.

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Sports Law Alumni Reflect on Villanova Experience

Sports Law Alumni Reflect on Villanova Experience

The Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law is a hub for Villanova’s innovative sports law programs and curriculum, including a formal concentration established in 2021. We connected with three sports law alumni to hear how their experience at Villanova contributed to their success.

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AT A GLANCE

12

MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA

  

330+

EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT

  

8

in-house
legal clinics

  

161

STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2026

  

40+

SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  

12,000+

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

  

Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.