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 Professor Returns to her Alma Mater
Villanova Law Professor Jane (Ward) Voegele ’90 CLAS, VSB, ’96 CWSL, always envisioned teaching at her alma mater. “All the adjunct teaching and positions I previously held at various universities were really my stepping stones to get here today,” Voegele explains. “It would be an understatement to say that Villanova has been a huge part of both my life and my family’s lives.”
Graduate Tax Program Hosts Inaugural State and Local Tax Forum
On Thursday, June 1, the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program held its first annual State and Local Tax (SALT) Forum at Villanova Law. The event, entitled “The Struggles of Applying Traditional Tax Laws to Today’s Digital Economy,” examined a wide range of relevant tax subjects, including policy, practice, procedural and technical issues.
National Trial Team Completes Historic Competition Season
During the 2022-23 academic year, members of the National Trial Team found success in various regional and national competitions, facing some of the best law school advocates in simulated jury trials. This year marked the first time in program history that Villanova Law teams received recognition in every competition.
Villanova Law is pleased to celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2023. This impressive group of students joins a tight-knit community of more than 12,000 alumni. As they wrapped up their time with us, we asked members of the Class of 2023 to share more about their Villanova Law experience.
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
