How to Apply

We encourage you to become familiar with our admissions policies, outlined below, as you prepare to apply for admission.

Application Tips from the Dean of Admissions

Consult these application tips from Associate Dean Kerns to help guide you during the law school application process.

Early Decision and Early Action

Learn about the requirements for early decision, early action, and priority admission.

Veterans Expedited Enrollment Program (VEE Program)

Learn about Widener Law Commonwealth's commitment to provide veterans and active military personnel with expert and expedited assistance in the law school admissions process.

First Responder Expedited Enrollment Program (FREEP)

Learn about Widener Law Commonwealth's commitment to provide emergency responders with expert and expedited assistance in the law school admissions process.

Dual Degrees

Learn about applying to one of our two dual degree options. Widener Law Commonwealth offers a JD/Online MBA (Master of Business Administration) program and a JD/MSLS (Masters of Science in Library Sciences) program.

Transfer Students

Check out the special application procedures if you are interested in transferring to Widener Law Commonwealth from another law school.

Visiting Students

Review the requirements for visiting students if you are interested in visiting for a summer, semester or year as a non-matriculated student.

International Students

Learn about the application process for non-United States citizens. 

Express Admissions Partnership Programs

Discover special admissions options for undergraduates enrolled at Widener University, the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Elizabethtown College, or any of the 14 schools of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).