Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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| Widener University Commonwealth Law School | |
|---|---|
| Parent school | Widener University |
| Established | 1989 |
| School type | Private |
| Parent endowment | $91,000,000[1] |
| Dean | Christian Johnson |
| Location | Harrisburg, PA, United States of America |
| Enrollment | 316[2] |
| Faculty | 53[3] |
| USNWR ranking | Full-Time: 146 (tie)[4] Part-Time: 53 (tie)[5] |
| Bar pass rate | 80.46% (two-year rate)[6] |
| Website | Widener Law Commonwealth |
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (also known as Widener Law Commonwealth)[7], located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is one of two separately ABA-accredited law schools of Widener University. The law school awards the Juris Doctor degree in its full-time and part-time programs and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
History
Founded in 1989 as Widener University School of Law - Harrisburg, the law school was one of two connected law school campuses operated by Widener University. On July 1, 2015, the two campuses separated into two distinct law schools that operate independently of each other, but remain part of the Widener University.[8] Each law school has its own dean, faculty, students, curriculum, and accreditation.
Campus
Located in Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg, the campus spans 19 acres and includes 4 academic and administrative building as well as recreation and parking areas. The law library houses significant regional legal collections and government documents.[9]
Programs
The law school offers three specialized programs:[10]
- Law and Government Institute
- Environmental Law and Sustainability Center
- Business Advising Program
The law school offers certificate programs in the following areas:[11]
- Administrative/Constitutional Law Certificate Program
- Advocacy Certificate Program
- Business Advising Certificate Program
- Environmental Law Certificate Program
- Legislation Certificate Program
Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics
The law school operates the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics (CPLC) which provide legal services to the local community. The CPLC runs four clinics:
- Administrative Law Clinic
- Consumer Law Clinic
- Elder Law Clinic
- Family Justice Clinic
Dual Degrees
The law school offers two dual degree programs:[12]
- JD/Online Masters of Business Administration with the Widener University School of Business Administration
- JD/Master of Library Science with Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Rankings
- Top Law School for Environmental Law[13]
- Most Improved Employment Rates[14]
- Best Schools for Bar Exam Preparation[15]
- Best Schools for Public Service - Government[16]
- Most Promising Innovations in Legal Education - Small Firm Incubator[17]
References
- ^ Palochko, Jaqueline (01 February 2019). "Which Pennsylvania college has the largest endowment?". The Morning Call. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "2018 ABA 509 Required Disclosures Widener Law Commonwealth". ABA Required Diclosures. American Bar Association. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "2018 ABA 509 Required Disclosures Widener Law Commonwealth". ABA Required Diclosures. American Bar Association. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Widener University Commonwealth". US News and World Report. US News and World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Widener University Commonwealth". US News and World Report. US News and World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "2018 ABA Bar Passage Outcomes Widener Law Commonwealth". ABA Required Diclosures. American Bar Association. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ [commonwealthlaw.widener.edu Widener University Commonwealth Law School]. Retrieved on 2019-11-19.
- ^ McKelvey, Wallace (27 March 2015). "Widener University separates its Harrisburg and Delaware law schools". Penn Live. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Widener University Commonwealth Law School". LSAC Official Guide to Law Schools. Law School Admission Council. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Widener University Commonwealth Law School". LSAC Official Guide to Law Schools. Law School Admission Council. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Certificate Programs". Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Widener University Commonwealth Law School". LSAC Official Guide to Law Schools. Law School Admission Council. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Top Environmental Law Schools". Pre-Law Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Most Improved Employment Rates". Pre-Law Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Best Schools for Bar Exam Preparation". Pre-Law Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Best Law Schools for Public Service". Pre-Law Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Most Promising Innovations in Legal Education". Pre-Law Magazine. National Jurist. Retrieved 20 November 2019.