Widener Law Commonwealth’s academic programs include an array of choices. At Widener Law Commonwealth, you can plan your legal education to meet your individual interests, needs, and goals.
Law School ACADEMICS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Key dates, this year and next.
CLASS AND EXAM SCHEDULES
Review the course and exam schedules.
CURRICULUM
Learn the specifics of the core curriculum and the practice and enrichment courses.
TEXTBOOKS AND FIRST ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE START OF THE SEMESTER
Textbooks and first assignments are posted here as PDFs at the start of each semester.
Check back regularly for updates.
- Summer 2026 Textbooks & First Assignments (PDF posted on May 12, 2026)
- West Academic Early eBook Access Instructions (PDF posted on July 21, 2025)
Note: You must be logged in with your Widener credentials to access the links in the First Assignments document.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM
Counseling, tutoring, and workshops to help you meet the challenges of law school.
LAW AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE
Experience the inner workings of state government, with the option of earning a certificate in constitutional/ administrative law or legislation.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND SUSTAINABILITY CENTER
Focus on environmental law and natural resources law, with the option of earning a certificate in environmental law.
BUSINESS ADVISING PROGRAM
A certificate program focusing on an understanding of the many areas of law that affect owners of small and midsize businesses.
Center for Equity and Justice
The center serves as a hub for legal research and education, providing law students with hands-on experience in addressing critical societal issues such as economic justice, criminal legal system reform, and community-police relations.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Earn a specialized credential in one of five areas of focus, exploring a particular interest within the law and strengthening your resume.
PRACTICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Providing the chance to gain substantive professional experience, including clinics, externships, practical learning courses, and Widener Law Commonwealth’s public interest initiative.
BAR PROGRAM
Learn more about the fundamentals of the bar exam course.
STUDY ABROAD
Learn about the wonderful opportunity Widener Law Commonwealth students have to study abroad in Rome!
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