Matthew V. Kerns

Associate Dean of Admissions

Contact Information

[email protected]
717.541.3903

Bio:

Dean Kerns has spent over a a quindecennial working in law schools across the nation. He currently serves on the LSAC Investment Committee and on the Westminster College History Alumni Advisory Council. Previously Dean Kerns served as an executive committee member of the AALS Section on Pre-Law Education and Admission to Law School; an executive committee member of the Southwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors; an ABA Site Team Visitor; and a member of various other LSAC committees and workgroups. Dean Kerns is a regular speaker on pre-law, admission, marketing, and financial aid topics.

Hometown:

Edwardsville, Pennsylvania

With Widener Law Commonwealth Since

January 2020

What Widener Law Commonwealth Has To Offer

Connection. As the only law school in the state’s capital, Widener Law Commonwealth provides unique opportunities for students to connect to their classmates, professors, and the legal community to become well-rounded and prepared attorneys.

What’s great about your job?

Working collaboratively with prospective students and prelaw advisors to help them achieve their goals.

On common personal statement mistakes

Don't just tell me that you want to attend law school. Show me through your resume and personal statment the actions you have taken to prepare yourself for this next step in your professional journey. I want to know what you are passionate about and how WLC can help you acheive your goals. 

On the benefits of attending law fairs or forums

Prospective students have the opportunity to meet admissions representatives from around the country and learn about the differences between law schools. It is especially important to visit tables for law schools you may have never heard of before that day. You will never know what type of information you may learn!