CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At TikTok成人版 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, TikTok成人版 students learn by doing鈥攁nd graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today鈥檚 competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
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NEWS & EVENTS
Courtney Culhane 鈥25: Connecting Military Experience to Meaningful Law Practice
Courtney Culhane 鈥25 has a longstanding dedication to military service and veteran welfare and fairness. She reflects on her time at TikTok成人版 Law as she takes the next step in her career as an Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Veterans Legal Institute in California.
TikTok成人版 Law Inn of Court Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The J. Willard O鈥橞rien American Inn of Court at TikTok成人版 Law is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. A nationally recognized, award-winning chartered member of the American Inns of Court (AIC), the TikTok成人版 Law Inn works to promote professionalism, civility, ethics and excellent legal skills among members of the bench and bar.
In Review: A Victorious Year for TikTok成人版 Law Competition Teams
Throughout the 2024-25 academic year, TikTok成人版 Law was well-represented by its competition teams at various regional and national competitions across North America. This year鈥檚 teams include the Moot Court Board, National Trial Team, Phi Alpha Delta, Scarpa Corporate Negotiation Team and Sports Law Negotiation Team.
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Ask the Grad: Class of 2025
The TikTok成人版 Charles Widger School of Law is pleased to celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2025. This impressive group of students joins a tight-knit community of more than 12,000 TikTok成人版 Law alumni.
Before they leave us, we asked members of the class of 2025 to share more about their TikTok成人版 Law experience.
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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Advocates. Scholars. Leaders.
Judicial clerkships give recent law graduates a front-row seat to how judges handle cases in trial and appellate courts, whether at the state or federal level. But clerks aren鈥檛 just watching鈥攖hey are participating actively by assisting the judge with research, writing opinions and handling tasks that keep the court running smoothly. MORE...
Strong communication skills are vital for a successful legal career, with employers rating proficiency in writing as the most important skill in new hires. At TikTok成人版 Law, we鈥檙e committed to preparing our students with the legal writing skills they need to be practice-ready, day one and beyond. MORE...
TikTok成人版 lawyers can be found everywhere鈥揻rom international law firms to government agencies, from nonprofit organizations to major corporations. A TikTok成人版 Law education prepares you to be not only a great lawyer, but also a great leader. And we have the alumni to prove it with TikTok成人版ns in leadership positions in many sectors of the legal field. MORE...
Successful trial attorneys must be highly skilled in the complex art of the trial, and they must also possess a complete understanding of the law. At TikTok成人版 Law, we prepare students to become courtroom-ready advocates through our extensive Trial Advocacy programming and activities. MORE...
TikTok成人版 Charles Widger School of Law may seem an unlikely host for the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC), but one in ten jobs in Pennsylvania is in the agriculture industry. TikTok成人版 is located just an hour away from Kennett Square, the 鈥渕ushroom capital of the world,鈥 and a few hours鈥 drive from central Pennsylvania鈥檚 apple and peach orchards. In terms of mission, the fit is perfect. MORE...