{"image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/wl_102714_0052.jpg","content":"<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why Widener Law Commonwealth<\/h1>\r\n<h4>Widener Law Commonwealth offers you an exceptional law school experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Consider the strengths that set us apart.<\/h4>\r\n<h5>Exceptional Faculty<\/h5>\r\n<p>Widener Law Commonwealth's professors are widely respected legal scholars <em>and<\/em> dedicated teachers. It&rsquo;s a rare and powerful combination.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Ideal Location<\/h5>\r\n<p>For our students, Harrisburg means opportunities&mdash;for an expansive array of externships, for exposure to every branch of government, and for immersion in a diverse, dynamic legal community.<\/p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Small Classes<\/h5>\r\n<p>Students won&rsquo;t get lost in the classroom. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>In the first year, students have at least one doctrinal course and a legal writing course with 20 or fewer students that provide students with multiple opportunities to practice their analytical and writing skills with ample opportunity for faculty feedback and student faculty interaction.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Warm and Open Atmosphere<\/h5>\r\n<p>You will find a welcoming, supportive community and a true spirit of collaboration among our students and faculty.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Commitment to Diversity<\/h5>\r\n<p>We are made stronger by our active commitment to include people of every ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and economic background. Students of color generally represent nearly 20 percent of each entering class.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Wealth of Options and Opportunities<\/h5>\r\n<p>Complete your degree in three years of full-time day study or four years of part-time study, day or evening. Earn one of five specialized certificates. Take part in a range of options to gain firsthand professional experience. All these options and more are here for you.<\/p>\r\n<p>Students come to Widener Law Commonwealth with dreams of achievement and a desire to do work that will make a difference. They want to change lives. A legal education from Widener Law Commonwealth prepares students to pursue a career in any area of the law and compete successfully in the job market. From orientation until the day you pass the bar, our priority is helping you achieve your goals.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FZBB2uAyS5Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3>If this sounds like the kind of law school you&rsquo;re interested in, we encourage you to <a href=\"ipl:\/\/161\/\/W10=\">visit our campus<\/a>.<\/h3>","box_content":"<h6><strong>&ldquo;What I like most about Widener Law Commonwealth is the authenticity of the faculty and staff. From day one, they go above and beyond to ensure that our experience here puts us in a position for success both in school and in our careers after graduation.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n<h6>Ryan Gonder, student<\/h6>"}