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Kristi Thomas ’07 turned the opportunity she found at Widener University Commonwealth Law School into a career milestone, rising to partner at Sheppard Mullin, one of the nation’s top firms. A Pennsylvania native who grew up in the state and earned her undergraduate degree at the University of…

  Widener University Commonwealth Law School has once again provided LSAT preparation to LSAC’s Plus, Guided Journey Program, which has more than doubled in size, now serving more than 1000 scholars this year.  The school’s Center for Equity & Justice recently secured a $110,000…

Kristen B. Hamilton, a 2005 graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, has been sworn in as the 131st president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, also known as the PBA. She is the youngest female president in the association’s history and only the eighth woman to hold the position.…

For several Widener University Commonwealth Law School students, the PLAN MLK Jr. Internship Program became more than just a summer opportunity; it became a personal and professional turning point. Rishi Nayee, a rising third-year student, chose to spend his summer working with the Community…

A powerful reenactment of a little-known 1942 extradition case that tested the boundaries of justice and race in America was staged this summer for an audience of Pennsylvania trial judges, brought to life by students from Widener University Commonwealth Law School. While it’s not a public…

The next generation of Widener University Commonwealth Law School students is officially on its way. On Aug. 14, 160 first-year students gathered on campus for the annual Welcome to the Profession ceremony, a milestone moment marking the start of their legal education and the beginning of a career…

Before they even cracked open a casebook, incoming Widener University Commonwealth Law School students laced up their hiking boots.  About 16 first-year students, along with second-year student William Rafferty, joined faculty members Chiara Pappalardo, D.S. Pensley and Rebecca Waldemar…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has finalized a new 3+3 dual admissions agreement with Youngstown State University, opening a streamlined pathway for YSU students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctor in just six years. This is Widener Law Commonwealth’s first 3+3…

For many law students, the first summer after their first year, known as 1L, can feel like stepping into the unknown. For Widener University Commonwealth Law School student Andrea Hernandez-Rodriguez, that summer became an opportunity to gain real-world experience, build confidence, and create…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is proud to prepare students for meaningful and successful careers in law. This year, several alumni earned spots on the prestigious 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists — national honors that recognize excellence and leadership in the legal field.…

Professor Anna Hemingway has spent more than two decades guiding law students at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Now, she’s taking on a new challenge as associate dean for academic affairs, a role that allows her to support students, faculty, and the broader academic mission of the…

As the spring 2025 semester came to a close, Widener University Commonwealth Law School took time to celebrate three standout members of its community whose dedication, scholarship, and service left a lasting mark. Each award reflects the law school’s commitment to recognizing those who go above…