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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Joseph F. Bianco visited Widener University Commonwealth Law School recently for a talk that offered an inside look at the federal courts and judicial decision making. What began as a professional development event quickly turned into an interactive civics class that put…

Brooke Anderson, a third-year student at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, has been named the 2026-27 Reybitz Fellow, an opportunity that will help her build on her interest in business law through mentorship and practical experience.Anderson will receive a $1,250 stipend during both the…

When the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania brought a special session of oral arguments to Widener University Commonwealth Law School, students didn’t just observe legal procedure. They gained a front-row seat to the kind of preparation, professionalism, and precision that will shape their future…

For Amanda LoPiccolo, a 2005 graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, family law is both challenging and deeply rewarding. For the past 18 years, she has served as an attorney with Dauphin County Domestic Relations, where her days are filled with everything from managing the court…

This summer, nine Widener University Commonwealth Law School students traded their Harrisburg classrooms for centuries-old piazzas, cobblestone streets, and a taste of Italian life. For four weeks, they participated in a study abroad program in Rome, earning five credits in international civil…

Kristen B. Hamilton ’05 walked into Widener Law Commonwealth as a nontraditional student balancing multiple jobs and walked out as an advocate who would one day rise to lead the Pennsylvania Bar Association, showing law students how determination and service can shape a remarkable career. The law…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has named third-year student Brent Finkbeiner and second-year student Grant Villa-Rodriguez as Patrick J. Murphy Law and Government fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. The competitive fellowship, funded by Widener Law Commonwealth alumnus Patrick J.…

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…