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Miranda Thompson had a deep interest in prosecutorial misconduct and state constitutional law, and she had the opportunity to do extensive research on these topics in her role as editor-in-chief of the Widener Law Review. That research – done in partnership with a respected professor – landed her…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Trial Admissions Program, known as TAP, offers a unique pathway to law school for students who are determined to study the law but are challenged by traditional admission procedures that focus largely on LSAT scores or undergraduate grades. Unlike…

Bunmi Emenanjo, a 2005 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, has seamlessly navigated between two worlds: law and literature. A practicing attorney, entrepreneur, and now a published author, Emenanjo’s journey from law school to authoring the children’s book ‘I’ll See You in Ijebu’ showcases her…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School marked a significant milestone in its history on Wednesday evening, as it hosted the 25th anniversary celebration of its Law and Government Institute. The event, held in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, brought together alumni, students,…

The Supreme Court courtroom in the Pennsylvania State Capitol was filled with new attorneys, their families, and faculty from Widener University Commonwealth Law School recently for a memorable swearing-in ceremony. Dean andré douglas pond cummings opened the event with remarks, and Justice P.…

Four law students from Widener University Commonwealth Law School are making a difference in their community through the Honorable Todd A. Hoover Pro Bono Guardianship Monitoring Program. Established in 2007, the program addresses the growing need for court oversight in guardianship cases within…

The sixth annual Widener University Commonwealth Law School Emergency Medical Services Law & Policy Symposium, held on Nov. 7 addressed the intersection of EMS and law enforcement, focusing on the medical rights of individuals in police custody. This year’s theme, "Medical Civil Rights in…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is making a significant impact on student success with the grand opening of the Phi Alpha Delta, or PAD, Professional Closet on October 23. The new, donation-based initiative is designed to provide law students with access to professional attire, easing…

For Nicholas Stephens, a shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department at Capehart Scatchard, completing the Ironman triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was a triumph built on both physical stamina and mental grit—skills he first honed during his time at Widener Law Commonwealth. Stephens, a…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, hosted a successful tree planting event on campus on Sept. 21.  The initiative, which drew students, staff, and friends, was part of a broader effort to improve watershed resiliency and protect the…

At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Phi Alpha Delta, known as PAD, isn’t just the only legal fraternity—it’s a dynamic force shaping future leaders, forging powerful connections, and building a community rooted in service and justice. As the only legal fraternity on campus, PAD is where…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has named Sahara Mtairi and Brent Finkbeiner as the 2024-25 Patrick J. Murphy Law and Government Fellows. Funded by Patrick J. Murphy ’99, a former under secretary of the U.S. Army and the first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress, this…