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Widener Law Commonwealth's annual spring law review symposium recently brought together legal scholars, practitioners, and students to discuss legal barriers surrounding gender-based violence. The event, which featured panels on sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking, highlighted…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is enhancing the certificate program offered by its Law and Government Institute to provide even more robust opportunities for students pursuing careers at the intersection of law, government, and public policy. The program is introducing a new government…

Todd Shill, a 1993 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, has built an impressive career at the crossroads of law, media, and entertainment. As the founder of 75|77 Entertainment, he reflects on how his legal education paved the way for his journey into the entertainment industry and how media law…

Ebony Hammond, a 2021 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, credits much of her success as an attorney at JSDC Law Offices to the invaluable experiences and connections she gained during her time at the law school. From real courtroom exposure to a thriving network of mentors, Hammond says Widener…

Students from Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic visited B’Nai B’Rith Apartments on April 4 to provide free estate planning services to senior residents, part of the law school’s longstanding commitment to public service and experiential learning. The…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School recently hosted its 18th annual Dean’s Diversity Forum, an event designed to foster meaningful discussions on legal education and practice. This year’s theme, "Difficult Conversations: Equitable Inclusion," explored how legal professionals can engage in…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, known as  ITAP, is a transformative, hands-on experience that prepares students for real-world legal practice. This immersive, seven-day program, held after final exams, provides students with essential courtroom…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Alvernia University have launched a 3+3 dual admissions agreement, providing an accelerated and cost-effective path for students to earn a law degree. The program allows students to complete both their bachelor’s degree and juris doctor in six years…

Faculty, students, and distinguished guests gathered at Widener University Commonwealth Law School on March 20 to celebrate the life of Juliet Moringiello, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of law, whose remarkable career and profound impact were remembered during a heartfelt…

Moot court at Widener University Commonwealth Law School provides students with a unique chance to hone essential skills in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and critical thinking. As part of the Appellate Advocacy Honor Society, also known as AAHS, students simulate Supreme Court and…

The critical role of an independent judiciary in upholding democracy took center stage at Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s 2025 jurist in residence lecture. The event, hosted by the school’s Law and Government Institute, featured an engaging discussion with Jurist in Residence Karoline…

Professor Michael Hussey, an expert in tax law and former dean of Widener Law Commonwealth, testified before the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee recently, emphasizing the critical role of the Earned Income Tax Credit, known also as EITC, in improving financial stability for working…