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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro chose Widener University Commonwealth Law School as the site of a statewide announcement Monday, Nov. 17, using the visit to highlight the law school’s role in preparing students to serve their communities.
Speaking in the Deans’ Gallery before students, faculty,…
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Maggie Peiffer walked into law school sure she was headed for a career in criminal prosecution. Today, the third-year Widener University Commonwealth Law School student is reviewing rough cuts for network shows, answering on-set legal questions, and catching sunrise call times as part of an…
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At the Pennsylvania Capitol on Wednesday night, Widener University Commonwealth Law School hosted Evening at the Capitol, an annual Law & Government Institute tradition that celebrates students, alumni, and leaders who are shaping public service across the Commonwealth.
The annual Evening at…
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When W. Keith Williams III stepped into the courtroom to take his attorney’s oath, the moment carried a weight he’d imagined his whole life. His father, W. Keith Williams II, a judge in the Delaware County Magisterial District in Pennsylvania, administered the oath himself, turning a family dream…
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Pride, relief, and joy filled the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as 24 members of Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s class of 2025 raised their right hands and took the attorney’s oath, officially joining the Pennsylvania bar. Presided over by Justice P. Kevin Brobson ’95, the ceremony…
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At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, legal writing isn’t just a requirement; it’s the foundation of everything students learn to do. Over three semesters, they develop the writing and analytical skills that carry them through law school and into their legal careers.
“Legal writing is…
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For nearly two decades, Professor Amanda Sholtis has been a steady and inspiring presence in Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Legal Methods program. This year, her dedication earned her one of the university’s top honors: the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished…
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