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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…

Widener Law Commonwealth alumna Keli Neary ’06 has been confirmed and sworn in as a U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, fulfilling a dream in her legal career she began charting as a child. “I’ve known I wanted to be a judge since I was 12, when I had an impactful…

Kiera Flannery, a second-year law student at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, presented her nonprofit project, Golden Age Wellness, at the university’s High-Impact Educational Practices fair, also known as the HIP fair, on Feb. 19. The event highlights student achievements in…

Preparing for the bar exam is one of the most significant challenges law graduates face, and Widener University Commonwealth Law School is committed to ensuring its students have the tools and support they need to succeed. Through its comprehensive bar success program, the law school provides…

Jasmine Butler, a December 2019 graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, is a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of one’s passions. As Associate Counsel for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Jasmine has navigated a successful career for herself in the competitive…