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    "content": "<p><img src=\"irl://2251//\" alt=\"Photo of Matthew\" height=\"218\" width=\"218\" /></p>\r\n<h1>Matthew V. Kerns</h1>\r\n<h6>Associate Dean of Admissions</h6>\r\n<h5>Contact Information</h5>\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mvkerns@widener.edu\">mvkerns@widener.edu</a><br />717.541.3903</p>\r\n<h5>Bio:</h5>\r\n<p>Dean Kerns has spent over a decade working in law schools across the nation. He currently serves as the Chair of the AALS Section on Pre-Law Education and Admission to Law School as well as a member of the LSAC Newcomers Workgroup. Previously Dean Kerns served as an executive committee member of the Southwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors, an ABA Site Team Visitor, and a member of various LSAC committees and workgroups. Dean Kerns is a regular speaker on pre-law, admission, marketing, and financial aid topics.</p>\r\n<h5>Hometown:</h5>\r\n<p>Edwardsville, Pennsylvania</p>\r\n<h5>With Widener Law Commonwealth Since</h5>\r\n<p>January 2020</p>\r\n<h5>What Widener Law Commonwealth Has To Offer</h5>\r\n<p>Connection. As the only law school in the state&rsquo;s capital, Widener Law Commonwealth provides unique opportunities for students to connect to their classmates, professors, and the legal community to become well-rounded and prepared attorneys.</p>\r\n<h5>What&rsquo;s great about your job?</h5>\r\n<p>Working collaboratively with prospective students and prelaw advisors to help them achieve their goals.</p>\r\n<h5>On common personal statement mistakes</h5>\r\n<p>Show me, don&rsquo;t tell me, why you are passionate on taking on the challenge of law school.</p>\r\n<h5>On the benefits of attending law fairs or forums</h5>\r\n<p>Prospective students have the opportunity to meet admissions representatives from around the country and learn about the differences between law schools. It is especially important to visit tables for law schools you may have never heard of before that day. You will never know what type of information you may learn!</p>",
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    "box_content": "<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Office Contact Information<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Admissions Office&nbsp;<br /></strong>3737 Vartan Way<br />Harrisburg, PA 17110<strong><br /></strong><strong>Phone:</strong> 717.541.3903<br /><strong>Fax:&nbsp;</strong>717.541.3999<br /><strong>Email:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admitcwlaw@widener.edu\">admitcwlaw@widener.edu</a>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Click here to request more information about Widener Law Commonwealth.\" href=\"ipl://539//W10=////\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br /><img src=\"irl://1151//\" alt=\"icon with the words Request Information\" width=\"175\" /> </a><a title=\"Click here to view our virtual campus tour.\" href=\"{wwwroot}prospective-students/meet-us/self-guided-tour/\"><img src=\"irl://1150//\" alt=\"icon with the words Virtual Campus Tour\" width=\"175\" /><br /></a><br /><br /></div>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br />CONNECT WITH US!<br /><br /></strong></h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Follow us on Facebook\" href=\"https://facebook.com/widenerlawcommonwealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://639//\" alt=\"Facebook Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Follow us on Twitter @WidenerLawCW\" href=\"https://twitter.com/widenerlawcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://645//\" alt=\"Twitter Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Follow us on Instagram @WidenerLawCW\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/widenerlawcw/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://1755//\" alt=\"Instagram Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a><br /><br /></h5>",
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