<p>Widener University Delaware Law School and Manor College in Jenkintown, Pa. have forged an agreement that will make legal-related bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degree programs available to Manor College students.<br /><br />The agreement, signed recently by Law Dean Rodney A. Smolla and Manor College President Jonathan Peri, allows for Manor College students to earn an associate&rsquo;s degree in paralegal studies, then apply to Widener University Delaware Law School for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in legal studies. Students can physically attend classes toward their bachelor&rsquo;s degrees at Manor College under the collaboration.<br /><br />Delaware Law School will accept and apply a maximum of 61 credits from Manor College toward a bachelor&rsquo;s degree. Students who pursue the bachelor&rsquo;s degree can also earn a certificate in paralegal studies from Widener, at no additional cost.<br /><br />In addition, the agreement also allows Manor College students to pursue a master&rsquo;s of jurisprudence in higher education compliance, offered through the law school.<br /><br />The department of Graduate, International Compliance and Legal Studies at Widener University Delaware Law School administers the bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s programs in conjunction with the Widener University&rsquo;s School of Education, Hospitality, and Continuing Studies, which confers the degrees.&nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;This is a great collaboration between two outstanding schools,&rdquo; Smolla said. &ldquo;It allows Manor College to expand the academic opportunities for its students, without them having to leave the campus they&rsquo;ve come to know in Jenkintown. It allows Delaware Law School to expand its reach to students with an interest in legal studies or higher education compliance. We are excited to work together.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve together created a pipeline, starting here on Manor College&rsquo;s campus, to a variety of legal degree options,&rdquo; added Peri. &ldquo;As an alumnus of Widener&rsquo;s Delaware Law School, I&rsquo;m in the unique position of being able to personally attest to the tremendous value of the educations at both institutions, and our opening of new doors through Manor&rsquo;s campus extends our strong missions and reputations in our communities.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br /><br />Interested students should contact Manor&rsquo;s Admissions office at 215.994.2216 to find themselves on this wonderful pathway to new opportunities.&nbsp;<br /><br />A photo of the signing with caption information is available <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/widenerlaw/30891410512/in/dateposted-public/">here.</a>&nbsp;<br /><br />Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience.&nbsp; Its Delaware Law School is the First State&rsquo;s only law school, providing juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, and trial advocacy. Visit <a href="{staticroot}">delawarelaw.widener.edu</a> for more information.&nbsp;<br /><br />Located in suburban Philadelphia, Manor College is a private college offering more than 38 associate's degree programs in Allied Health, Science and Math; Business, Technology and Legal Studies; and Liberal Arts to traditional and adult students. Manor College provides its students with excellent academic and transformative opportunities that instill the importance of lifelong learning. More information at <a href="http://manor.edu/">http://manor.edu/</a></p>
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<p>Contact: Mary Allen, public relations officer<br /> Office: 302.477.2175, Cell: 302-562-9239&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /> <a href="mailto:mallen@widener.edu">mallen@widener.edu</a></p>
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<p>Contact: Kelly Peiffer, associate director of marketing communications, Manor College<br /> Office: 215.885.2360 ext. 237<br /> kpeiffer@manor.edu</p>
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