Founded in 1953, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law provides broad-based legal education that is grounded in academic rigor, practical hands-on training and a foundation in business that prepares graduates for diverse and rewarding legal careers. The Law School offers six in-house clinics and more than 330 externship opportunities that immerse students in the real-world application of their legal skills. Villanova is home to four Centers of Excellence and one Institute—the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law; the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance; and the John F. Scarpa Center for Law and Entrepreneurship; the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy; the Villanova Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation—which provide students the opportunity to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary legal fields through study, practical experience and mentorship.
