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Michael Cooper, a first-year law student, has been to far corners of the globe, but knew someday he would trade jumping out of planes for legal books. Cooper served in Special Operations in the Army for 10 years, with much of his career focused on working in intelligence and gathering data that…

Rhodia Thomas, a 1997 alumna, has dedicated her legal career to public service. In recognition of her dedication, she will be presented with the Outstanding Service Award at the Alumni Weekend on September 21. She was nominated by Paul Edger ‘11, who was previously honored with the Outstanding…

Liz Simcox works tirelessly to connect law students, recent graduates and members of the legal community with the right connections to help them grow their careers. In recognition of her accomplishments, she will be will be honored with the Zealous Advocate Award at a reception during Alumni…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced today that Commonwealth Professor of Business Law Juliet Moringiello has been named Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development. In her new role, Dean Moringiello is responsible for helping to raise the academic and external profile of…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced today that Chief Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania will serve a two-year appointment as the Jurist in Residence at the law school. During her tenure as Jurist in Residence…

Carpe Diem. Seize the Day. These were the words of advice given by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro to the class of 2018 that graduated from Widener Law Commonwealth on Sunday. “The only limitation on you is your own capacity to imagine. Your own capacity to dream. You have the tools and…

Many of the residents at B’nai B’rith have no written will.  And, most of them have never been to a lawyer. But, law students from the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics at Widener Law Commonwealth (WLC) are working to change that fact. For the past several years, students working in the law…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced today that Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will serve as speaker for the school’s 27th commencement.  Attorney General Shapiro will address graduates at the 11 a.m. ceremony set for Sunday, May 20 at The Forum in the Harrisburg…

Each year, the annual John Gedid Lecture addresses a hot topic related to government law. This year, Muneer I. Ahmad, clinical professor of law and deputy dean for experiential education at Yale Law School, presented Immigration Race and Rights in the Trump ERA: Lessons from the Muslim Ban and DACA…

Widener Law Commonwealth has again been recognized by preLaw Magazine for their environmental law programs.   The law school was named to the magazine’s list of Top Schools for Environmental Law. Widener Law Commonwealth received an A- grade. preLaw Magazine is a leading source of…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has been named a top law school in the “Best Graduate Schools 2019” guidebook published today by U.S. News & World Report. The school moved up five places from last year and is now ranked 143rd on the list compiled by U.S. News and World Report in the…

Judges are always on duty. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson stressed this fact during his final lecture as Jurist in Residence at Widener Law Commonwealth. In his lecture, Judging Judges: The State of Judicial Discipline in Pennsylvania, Brobson talked about the high standards…