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

Alumni Gift Establishes New Endowed Chair in Leadership

Alumni Gift Establishes New Endowed Chair in Leadership

Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, recently announced the establishment of the Michael Heller and Vincent McGuinness Endowed Chair in Leadership. The new chair is made possible by a gift from alumni Michael Heller ’89, Vince McGuinness ’81 and their law firm, Cozen O'Connor.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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Villanova Law Clinic Helps Secure Compassionate Release

Villanova Law Clinic Helps Secure Compassionate Release

Caritas Clemency Clinic students Katie Kovalsky ’24 and Brooke Tyler ’24 recently represented a client in federal court who suffered sexual violence at the hands of prison personnel while incarcerated. After dedicating hours of pro bono work towards the case, they successfully helped their client secure a compassionate release motion and be released from prison. 

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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Tax Industry Expert Reflects Upon Her Villanova Education

Tax Industry Expert Reflects Upon Her Villanova Education

After nearly 30 years in the tax industry, Lisa Shearman ’94 LLM still finds herself relying on skills from her Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) at Villanova. The tax industry expert reflects on the importance of her Villanova education and how it's applied to her career success.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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Summer Externships Provide Hands-On Legal Training

Summer Externships Provide Hands-On Legal Training

Every summer, Villanova Law students participate in law-based externship positions. Externships offer law students the crucial opportunity to further their legal education with hands-on experiences in professional settings throughout the United States and even abroad. Four Villanova Law students discussed their summer externship experiences.

SEPTEMBER 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.