CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
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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)
JOINT DEGREES
GRADUATE TAX
CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC INTEREST
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
NEWS & EVENTS
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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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Join the Villanova Law community for the annual Red Mass. This year’s celebration will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. A complimentary reception will be held immediately following Red Mass at Scarpa Hall. No RSVP is necessary. A Villanova tradition for over 60 years, Red Mass provides an opportunity for faculty, alumni, students, families and guests to celebrate the beginning of the Law School’s academic year.
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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
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.
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