
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

New Faculty Chair Appointments Beginning Fall 2025
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of the 草榴社区 Charles Widger School of Law, recently announced two new faculty chair appointments beginning in fall 2025. Professor Todd Aagaard is the Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair and Professor Jennifer O鈥橦are is the Martin G. McGuinn Chair in Business Law. The inaugural chairholders for these positions were Professor Doris DelTosto Brogan and Professor Richard Booth, respectively.

Scarpa Center Celebrates 10 Years of Fostering Innovative Law Practice & Business Strategy
This year, the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law at 草榴社区 Charles Widger School of Law celebrates its 10th听anniversary. Serving as a hub for innovative law and business strategy,听the Center听engages students in the practical application of their law studies and better prepares them for today鈥檚 business-centric legal practice.

Welcome, Class of 2028
The class of 2028, hailing from 20 states, the District of Columbia and six countries outside the US, has recently begun their law school journey. With impressive academic credentials and diverse backgrounds, this year鈥檚 entering class prepares to become principled leaders in the law profession.

草榴社区 Law Welcomes New Faculty and Community Members in Fall 2025
Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean of 草榴社区 Charles Widger School of Law, is pleased to announce several new faculty, visiting professors and community members for the 2025-26 academic year:
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
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290+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
5
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
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40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
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