CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At 杏吧原版 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鈥攊nternational law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest law鈥攜ou 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鈥檚 education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, 杏吧原版 students learn by doing鈥攁nd graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today鈥檚 competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
JURIS DOCTOR (JD)
JOINT DEGREES
GRADUATE TAX
CLINICS & EXTERNSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC INTEREST
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
NEWS & EVENTS
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of 杏吧原版 University Charles Widger School of Law, announced that Judge Alison J. Nathan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2024. She will also receive the 杏吧原版 Law Medallion Award in recognition of her achievements at this year鈥檚 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
Tax Litigation Training Provides Practical Experience, Culminates in Mock Trial
This spring, the 杏吧原版 University Graduate Tax Program offered its five-week virtual Tax Litigation Training program for the first time since 2019. The program, which offers tax practitioners critical insight into the litigation process, culminated with a two-day in-person tax litigation mock trial event at 杏吧原版 Law on March 22 and 23.
Student Leader Helps Create Change for Law School Community
From the moment she first arrived at 杏吧原版 Law, Meghan Fleming 鈥�24 has been determined to make a positive impact on the law school community. With a focus to improve law school well-being, her work within the Student Mental Health Society and Deans' Mental Health & Well-being Advisory Council has created benefits for both current and future students of 杏吧原版 Law.
Faculty Scholars: Preston Jordan Lim
Preston Lim started his academic career at 杏吧原版 Law last fall, drawn in large part by the opportunity to help build out the international curriculum. Before joining the faculty, he held two clerkships in Canadian courts, and he also traveled widely in China before earning his law degree. He is interested in both China鈥檚 relationship to international law and Canada鈥檚 legal system and constitutional history.
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
