Villanova University School of Law

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Parent schoolVillanova University
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic (Augustinian)
Established1953; 71 years ago (1953)
School typePrivate law school
DeanMark Alexander
LocationVillanova, Pennsylvania, United States
Enrollment720
USNWR ranking48th (2024)[1]
Websitelaw.villanova.edu

The Charles Widger School of Law (known as Villanova Law) is the law school of Villanova University, a private Roman Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It was opened in 1953 and is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Approximately 720 students study full-time in the J.D. program which offers more than 100 offerings including foundation courses, specialty offerings, drafting courses, clinical experiences, seminars, simulation courses and externships.[2]

  1. ^ "U.S. News & World Report Law School Rankings". Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Stats and Facts". Fall 2010 Entering Class Profile. Villanova University School of Law. Retrieved 6 May 2011.