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CHARLES WIDGER SCHOOL OF LAW

ACADEMICS

Training the next generation of Villanova lawyers, leaders and advocates.

 

At the Villanova University Charles Widger School of 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.

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 critical coursework, multiple clinics and hundreds of externship placements, Villanova students learn by doing so they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s competitive job market.

 

 

 

WHY VILLANOVA LAW

Christyan Telech

"Villanova's focus on business & law gave me the skills to communicate concepts instantly legitimizing me to my externship supervisors."

-Christyan Telech '18

Gabrielle Weiss

"The invaluable one-on-one client interaction in the clinics taught me how to balance several clients & to prioritize their individual needs."

-Gabrielle Weiss '18

Simeon Poles

"The program was, without a doubt, essential for my development as a lawyer, and it prepared me to hit the ground running.”

-Simeon Poles '17

Christopher Rodrigues

"My career advisers gave me perspective & oriented me to my future."

-Christopher Rodrigues '19

 

 

 

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DEGREE & CONCENTRATION OPTIONS

 

Whether you are looking for a traditional law degree or to broaden your expertise, we have the degree, concentration or area of study for you.

 

 

           

Putting Policy into Practice

Practice makes perfect. At Villanova Law, students have the opportunity to perfect their legal skills through innovative coursework and hands-on experience. Now, a new insurance law course, Advanced Insurance Law: Coverage Disputes, provides students with a simulation experience that mirrors the work they will encounter as associate attorneys at law firms. MORE...

Meaghan Lane ’18 Takes Legal Writing Skills to the Next Level

Villanova Law students find creative ways to combine their passions with their legal education. Meaghan Lane ’18 coupled her interest in sports management with a spring 2018 externship to propel her into the world of athletics and sports compliance. MORE...

Jason Kaner ’19 Uses JD/MBA Skills in Role with NFL

Lawyers are increasingly being asked to provide both legal and business expertise. To meet this challenge, Villanova Law and Villanova School of Business partnered for the JD/MBA program, giving students the knowledge required for a practice that blends law and business. MORE...