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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is completing the celebration of its Law & Government Institute with the release of a special report highlighting the institute’s history, leadership, programs and lasting influence on students and alumni who’ve gone on to shape law and public…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School celebrated its 35th anniversary recently with a sold-out gala at the Hilton Harrisburg that brought together more than 340 alumni, faculty, students, and friends for an evening of reflection, gratitude, and pride in how far the institution has come. In a…

Honoring 35 years of impact in law, government, and public service while continuing to build a bold future together for the next generation of legal professionals. In the capital city where policy takes shape, Widener University Commonwealth Law School has spent 35 years giving determined students…

When Harrisburg grandmother Deborah Myers wanted to adopt her two young grandchildren, she turned to the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Through the clinic, Myers received free legal help that guided her through each step of the adoption process. It…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has awarded the 2025–26 Reybitz Business Advising Program Fellowship to third-year student Elizabeth Wenger. The fellowship was established through a gift from Ronald Reybitz, a 1996 graduate of the law school who serves as special counsel to Fitzpatrick…