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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

Recently two Widener Law Commonwealth professors presented at the annual Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) conference.   Both Professor Juliet Moringiello and Professor Michael Dimino presented and served on panels at the conference which offers legal educators the opportunity to…

  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,…

preLaw magazine has given the environmental law program at Widener Law Commonwealth a grade of A. Widener Law Commonwealth is the only school in Pennsylvania to earn this recognition for its environmental law program. “We have worked hard to make the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center one…

  Mikhaeil “Michael” Awad, an incoming first-year law student, understands the magnitude of what he is about to take on as a law student, because he is already a lawyer. Awad was one of 108 students who took the oath of professionalism in a ceremony welcoming new students to the legal…

Courtney Bassani, a third-year law student at Widener Law Commonwealth, was one of five law students nationwide to be chosen for a summer internship at the largest naval base in the world in Norfolk, Va. Bassani was selected for an eight week summer internship with the Navy Judge Advocate General…