CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
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At 爱爱直播 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, 爱爱直播 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
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爱爱直播 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 爱爱直播 from current law students, explore our renowned clinics and experiential programs, and more.
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Join the 爱爱直播 Law community for the annual Red Mass. This year鈥檚 celebration will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.聽A complimentary reception will be held immediately following Red Mass at Scarpa Hall. No RSVP is necessary.聽 A 爱爱直播 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鈥檚 academic year.聽
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Double Alumnus Establishes Endowed Professorship at 爱爱直播 Law
爱爱直播 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 鈥84 JD, 鈥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 爱爱直播 Experience
The Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law is a hub for 爱爱直播鈥檚 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 爱爱直播 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