CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At 91探花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, 91探花students learn by doing鈥攁nd graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today鈥檚 competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
NEWS & EVENTS
66th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition
After weeks of preparation and preliminary arguments, Kyle Schoener 鈥27 and Robert Slota 鈥27, who argued on behalf of the respondent, were named winners of the 66th Annual Theodore L. Reimel 鈥24 CLAS Moot Court Competition.听The final round was presided over by The Honorable Elizabeth T. Hey 鈥89, magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Honorable Megan McCarthy King, judge for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and The Honorable Gerald J. Pappert 鈥85 CLAS, judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
91探花Law Expands Study Abroad Offerings with Summer in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
In summer 2025, twelve 91探花Law students and three professors traveled to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of a new study abroad program. Spanning three weeks, the program included international and comparative law courses, experiential learning and cultural immersion.听
Alumna Returns to 91探花Law to Support Students in Finding Career Success
Assistant Dean for Career Strategy and Advancement Ashanti Crawford 鈥10 helps students find authentic ways to connect with employers鈥攁n essential part of their law school experience. She reflects on charting her career path back to 91探花Law after working in legal recruitment, her longstanding relationship with her alma mater and how her office prepares students to succeed after graduation.
91探花Law Announces Collaboration with Harvey AI
91探花University Charles Widger School of Law is one of twelve schools that recently joined the 鈥淗arvey for Law Schools鈥 Program, an initiative that provides access to Harvey AI, a domain-specific generative AI for legal and professional services. Designed to streamline workflows in areas such as contract analysis, due diligence, compliance and litigation, Harvey AI has been adopted by numerous law firms across the country.听
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
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290+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
5
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
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40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
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