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, 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)

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

"Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President," 09/27

Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, 09/27 

The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law Religion and Public Policy welcomes Dr. Allen Guelzo, the Thomas W. Smith Distinguished Research Scholar and Director of the James Madison Program Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship at Princeton University, to discuss his book, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President in the Arthur M. Goldberg '66 Commons in John F. Scarpa Hall. 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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Villanova Law Launches Intellectual Property Law Clinic

Villanova Law Launches Intellectual Property Law Clinic

This fall, Villanova Law established a new clinic specializing in intellectual property (IP) law, led by Clinic Director and Assistant Professor of Law Waseem Moorad. Now the eighth in-house clinic at the school, the Intellectual Property Law Clinic will allow students to gain critical hands-on experience helping clients through the patent and trademark prosecution process.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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Welcome, Class of 2026

Welcome, Class of 2026

Hailing from 25 states, the District of Columbia and the Republic of South Korea, the Class of 2026 began their law school journey earlier this month. With impressive academic credentials and diverse backgrounds, this year’s entering class prepares to become principled leaders in the law profession.

AUGUST 24, 2023

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Villanova Law Welcomes New Faculty Members in Fall 2023

Villanova Law Welcomes New Faculty Members in Fall 2023

Dean Mark C. Alexander has appointed five new faculty members beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. This year, Villanova Law also welcomes four visiting faculty members through the Visiting Assistant Professor program, which provides guidance and mentorship as they prepare for academic careers. 

AUGUST 21, 2023

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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.

CENTERS & INSTITUTES