For faculty and staff ringing in the holiday season by collecting for the Salvation Army is a tradition at Widener Law Commonwealth.
Since 2007 the faculty and staff have been ringing the bells at the red kettle for the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital Region to support families in need. Giving…
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Widener Law Commonwealth graduates have a history of making an impact on a national level.
Donald F. McGahn II, a 1994 alum, is the most recent to take on a national, high-ranking role in his career.
The law school alum was recently appointed by president-elect Donald Trump to serve as White House…
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Widener Law Commonwealth has been recognized by National Jurist magazine as one of the “Best Law Schools for Bar Exam Preparation.”
The list, which included 40 schools, only included four law schools from Pennsylvania.
In July, graduates who were first-time test takers earned an overall average…
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Capt. Shane Mahaffee gave the ultimate sacrifice to his country, but his memory will forever live on.
On Veterans Day, the 1994 alum was honored at Widener Law Commonwealth when the Shane R. M. Mahaffee Scholarship for Excellence was dedicated in his name. Mahaffee was died as a result of injuries…
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The students at Widener Law Commonwealth contributed an estimated 3,700 hours to pro-bono, clinic or through volunteer activities in the community in the 2015-2016 academic year. The Harrisburg community and greater Central Pennsylvania area are the primary beneficiary of all of the community…
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Cheri Sparacino, a second-year law student, had one reason she wanted to become a lawyer.
She wanted to help people.
The Public Interest Law Society at Widener Law Commonwealth is a student group on campus that aims to bridge the gap between law students and those seeking legal advice or advocacy…
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Widener Law Commonwealth Law and Government Institute hosted a Senate Democratic Policy Committee round table discussion focusing on how to improve government and prevent gridlock in Pennsylvania legislature.
The round table was organized by Sen. Rob Teplitz (D- Dauphin/Perry County). The…
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The two candidates vying for the position of attorney general faced off in a debate at Widener Law Commonwealth.
Commissioner Josh Shapiro and Sen. John Rafferty debated on topics that included the constitutionality of laws, gun regulation, eliminating corruption and repairing the reputation…
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This project is based on a simple but powerful premise: Sustainable development would make the United States more livable, healthy, secure, and prosperous.
Policies that promote sustainability would help grow our economy, create jobs, improve quality of life in our communities,…
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Sarah Rothermel was glued to her seat when the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania heard arguments at Widener Law Commonwealth.
A first-year law student, Rothermel said the snapshot she observed while listening to the judges hear arguments helped to solidify all of her hours in the classroom.…
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Associate Professor Tonya M. Evans will join the law school’s senior leadership team as the Associate Dean of Inclusion and Equity.
Dean Evans’ new role includes overseeing the law school’s implementation of its strategic plan, practices, and policies related to diversity, inclusion, and equity in…
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Cara Phillips, a third-year law student, has a passion for working in legislation. So, when the opportunity to intern in the office of United States Sen. Bob Casey, she jumped at the opportunity.
The six-week internship position focused on three main areas including foreign relations,…
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