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The sixth annual Widener University Commonwealth Law School Emergency Medical Services Law & Policy Symposium, held on Nov. 7 addressed the intersection of EMS and law enforcement, focusing on the medical rights of individuals in police custody. This year’s theme, "Medical Civil Rights in…

In a powerful display of community solidarity and student-driven service, Widener Law Commonwealth hosted the "Wills for Heroes" event on Saturday, Nov. 2, offering free estate planning services to first responders in the Harrisburg area. The event, held in the Library Building of the university,…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School hosted an impactful exploration of systemic racism during its inaugural Fall Law Review Conference, aptly titled “A Modern Examination of the Expansive Existence of Systemic Racism,” on Friday, Nov. 1. This daylong event drew approximately 75 participants,…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is making a significant impact on student success with the grand opening of the Phi Alpha Delta, or PAD, Professional Closet on October 23. The new, donation-based initiative is designed to provide law students with access to professional attire, easing…

For Nicholas Stephens, a shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department at Capehart Scatchard, completing the Ironman triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was a triumph built on both physical stamina and mental grit—skills he first honed during his time at Widener Law Commonwealth. Stephens, a…

A Widener University Commonwealth Law faculty member who has shaped environmental policy for decades has been honored with one of the highest recognitions in his field. John C. Dernbach, emeritus professor, a leading advocate for sustainable development, received the American Bar Association’s 2024…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School, known for its dedication to equity and access, is launching a transformative initiative to help students enter the legal profession. The Pathway Program, starting this fall, offers a 12-week Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, preparation course aimed at…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, hosted a successful tree planting event on campus on Sept. 21.  The initiative, which drew students, staff, and friends, was part of a broader effort to improve watershed resiliency and protect the…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School celebrated its history and leadership with the unveiling of portraits for former deans Christian Johnson and Michael Hussey in a ceremony on Thursday evening. The event, held at the newly renamed Deans Gallery, honored the two men for their significant…

At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Phi Alpha Delta, known as PAD, isn’t just the only legal fraternity—it’s a dynamic force shaping future leaders, forging powerful connections, and building a community rooted in service and justice. As the only legal fraternity on campus, PAD is where…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School has named Sahara Mtairi and Brent Finkbeiner as the 2024-25 Patrick J. Murphy Law and Government Fellows. Funded by Patrick J. Murphy ’99, a former under secretary of the U.S. Army and the first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress, this…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School officially welcomed its newest class of law students with the "Welcome to the Profession" ceremony, a tradition designed to highlight the ethical responsibilities and professional standards that these future lawyers will uphold throughout their careers.…