CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At 草榴社区 Law, our broad-based legal education is grounded in academic rigor; practical, hands-on training; and a foundation in business that primes graduates for diverse and rewarding legal careers. Wherever your interests may lie鈥攊nternational law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest law鈥攜ou will find programs that will prepare you for the future.
Guided by our Where Law Meets Business philosophy, our programming infuses vital business principles, professional skills, ethical training and practical experiences into each student鈥檚 education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, 草榴社区 students learn by doing鈥攁nd graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today鈥檚 competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
NEWS & EVENTS
Margo Chapin 鈥26 and Ry Stratton 鈥26 Win 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition
After weeks of preparation and preliminary arguments, the final round of the 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel 鈥24 CLAS Moot Court Competition concluded on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Margo Chapin 鈥26 and Ry Stratton 鈥26, who argued on behalf of the petitioner, were victorious.
Graduate Tax Program Names First Recipient of Public Interest-Focused 鈥淐aritas Scholarship鈥
In 2024, Silya Shaw 鈥25 LLM, deputy director of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, was selected as the first recipient of the 草榴社区 Graduate Tax Program鈥檚 Caritas Scholarship. Established to benefit tax professionals working with underserved populations in the public interest sector, the scholarship provides access to the Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) at a more affordable rate.
草榴社区 Law Launches Stand Together Initiative
草榴社区 Law recently launched the Stand Together Initiative in partnership with Barnes & Thornburg, the Stand Together Foundation and the Koch Pro Bono Initiative. Through this program, students will work with attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg to provide pro bono legal services in various practice areas, including labor and employment, intellectual property, data privacy, corporate law, real estate and tax.
Carlos Juarez 鈥25: Charting His Own 草榴社区 Law Experience
Carlos Juarez 鈥25 came to 草榴社区 Law after an eight-year career working in business development and practice strategy for two AmLaw100 law firms in New York City and earning an MBA. The California native chose 草榴社区 Law for its emphasis on business law, experiential learning and the opportunities available through the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law. But In December of his 1L year, an unexpected opportunity arose.to provide pro bono legal aid to in Mexico.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
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330+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
161
STUDENTS ENTERING
THE CLASS OF 2026
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40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
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