The Widener Law Commonwealth faculty has approved a general studies curriculum for all students. This required core curriculum consists of instruction in subjects that the faculty deem representative of a common core of understanding and shared experience, whatever specialty a graduate should follow after graduation. In addition to the core curriculum, the law school offers a menu of courses. Every law student has an opportunity to choose from two course menus, consisting of important practice and enrichment courses.
Law School Core Curriculum
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| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Legal Process | 0 |
| Contracts I & II | 5 |
| Torts I & II | 5 |
| Property I & II | 6 |
| Civil Procedure I & II | 6 |
| Essential Legal Skills | 1 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Legal Methods I, II & III | 8 |
| Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Procedure: Investigation | 3 |
| Constitutional Law | 4 |
| Evidence | 3 |
| Business Organizations | 3 |
| Sales and Leases | 3 |
| First Amendment | 2 or 3 |
| Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| Fundamentals of the Bar Exam | 2 |
| Menu courses and Electives | 23 or 24 |
| * Experiential Learning Requirement | 6 (2 of the 6 must be satisfied by enrollment in a clinic, externship, or practicum.) |
| Writing Requirement | In order to graduate, every student must satisfy the Law School writing requirement as provided in ยง1-501 of the Student Handbook. |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Menu courses include the following:
- Family Law
- Federal Courts
- Federal Income Tax
- Products Liability
- Remedies
Widener Law Commonwealth reserves the right to modify curriculum requirements and course offerings.
