ACADEMICS
Training the next generation of ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ lawyers, leaders and advocates.
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AtÌýthe ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law, our broad-based legal education is grounded inÌýacademic rigor,Ìýpractical hands-on trainingÌýand a foundation in business that primes graduates for diverse and rewarding legal careers.
Guided by ourÌýWhere Law Meets BusinessÌýphilosophy, our programming infuses vital business principles, professional skills, ethical training and practical experiences into each student’s education. Through critical coursework, multiple clinics and hundreds of externship placements, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ students learn by doing so they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s competitive job market.
WHY VILLANOVA LAW
"Through my externship with the United States Postal Service Employment Law Office, I gained valuable hands-on experience drafting pleadings for Title VII employment discrimination suits before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, bridging the gap between the classroom and practice."
-Tyler Lee '26
"My experience with the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic was exactly the reason I came to law school: to serve others. I learned to counsel clients empathetically and realistically, to communicate with state and federal agencies and to effectively work in a team. I will be taking these skills forward into my immigration and employment law career for years to come."
-Sidney Sponer '26
“The faculty at ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Law truly bring the law to life and have not only taught me how to think and act like a lawyer but also how to serve as a dedicated scholar and passionate advocate.â€
-Jacob Taylor '27
"The ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Law Professional Development team empowers me to shape my own professional growth by curating a plan that is uniquely suited to my interests and career goals."
-Briana Baier '25
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