CHARLES WIDGER
SCHOOL OF LAW
WHY VILLANOVA LAW?
At Villanova 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—international law, corporate law, intellectual property law or public interest law—you 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’s education. Through innovative coursework, numerous clinics and hundreds of externship placements, Villanova students learn by doing—and graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s competitive job market.
PROGRAMS
THE VILLANOVA LAW DIFFERENCE
NEWS & EVENTS
Constitution Day 2026: How Should We Interpret the Constitution? The Role of History and Tradition, 09/17
The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy welcomes Hon. Paul B. Matey, judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and Marc O. DeGirolami, co-director of the Center for Law and the Human Person and St. John Henry Newman Professor of Law at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, for a discussion about DeGirolami's recent book, "The Constitution of Practice: On Law and Tradition."
David Worby ’76 Reflects on Decades-Long Career and Historic 9/11 Case
David Worby ’76 spent more than 40 years working as a trial lawyer, with specialties ranging from personal injury to contracts to business disputes to zoning. Among his proudest achievements is representing over 10,000 rescue workers affected by toxic exposure during post-9/11 cleanup.
Welcome, Class of 2029
The class of 2029, hailing from 27 states and five countries outside the US, has recently begun their law school journey. They bring diverse backgrounds and impressive academic credentials from more than 100 undergraduate institutions.
Villanova Law Welcomes New Faculty and Community Members for 2026-27 Academic Year
Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, is pleased to welcome new faculty, visiting professors and community members for the 2026-27 academic year.
AT A GLANCE
12
MILES OUTSIDE
PHILADELPHIA
320+
EXTERNSHIPS IN NONPROFIT,
CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT
8
in-house
legal clinics
5
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
40+
SBA-SUPPORTED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
12,000+
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
CENTERS & INSTITUTES