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    "content": "<h1>Academics</h1>\r\n<h4>Widener Law Commonwealth&rsquo;s academic programs include an array of choices. At Widener Law Commonwealth, you can plan your legal education to meet your individual interests, needs, and goals.</h4>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://365//W10=////\">Full- and Part-Time Programs</a></h5>\r\n<p>Allowing you to complete your degree in three years of full-time study or four years for the part-time program. &nbsp;</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://130//W10=////\">Special Programs</a></h5>\r\n<p>From an option to get a head start on your legal studies, to support for graduates eager to launch their own small firms.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://211//W10=////\">Practical Learning Opportunities</a></h5>\r\n<p>Providing the chance to gain substantive professional experience, including clinics, externships, practical learning courses, and Widener Law Commonwealth's public interest initiative.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://373//W10=////\">Law and Government Institute</a></h5>\r\n<p>Experience the inner workings of state government, with the option of earning a certificate in constitutional/ administrative law or legislation.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://377//W10=////\">Environmental Law and Sustainability Center</a></h5>\r\n<p>Focus on environmental law and natural resources law, with the option of earning a certificate in environmental law.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://403//W10=////\">Business Advising Program</a></h5>\r\n<p>A certificate program focusing&nbsp;on an understanding of the many areas of law that affect owners of small and midsize businesses.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://132//W10=////\">Certificate Programs</a></h5>\r\n<p>Earn a specialized credential in one of five areas of focus, exploring a particular interest within the law and strengthening your resume.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://134//W10=////\">Legal Methods Program</a></h5>\r\n<p>Learn the skills of legal reasoning, research, and writing essential to becoming a practice-ready attorney.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://381//W10=////\">Academic Success Program</a></h5>\r\n<p>Counseling, tutoring, and workshops to help you meet the challenges of law school.</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://628//W10=////\">STUDY ABROAD</a></h5>\r\n<p>Learn about the wonderful opportunity Widener Law Commonwealth students have to study abroad in Madrid!&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h5><a href=\"ipl://382//W10=////\">Academic Calendar</a></h5>\r\n<p>Key dates, this year and next.</p>\r\n<h5>Textbooks and First Assignments for the Start of the Semester</h5>\r\n<p>Textbooks and first assignments are posted here as PDFs at the start of each semester.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"irl://2068//\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall 2019 Textbooks</a> (PDF) updated on 7.29.19</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"irl://2079//\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall 2019 First Assignments</a>&nbsp;(PDF) updated on 8.7.19 at 5:13 p.m. This document will be updated regularly. Check back on this page for updates.&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>",
    "box_content": "<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">&ldquo;Widener is a true teaching school that prides itself on graduating students well prepared to join the legal community.\"</h6>\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&mdash;Ta-Meka Winston, student<br /><br /></strong></h6>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><br />Related Podcast Episodes</h5>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><br /><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/why-widener/podcast/#lawschool\"><strong>Law School Success</strong></a><br />featuring Professor of Legal Methods and Director of Academic Success Amanda Smith and Associate Professor of Legal Methods David Raeker-Jordan</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/why-widener/podcast/#study\"><strong>Evidence Based Study Tips for Law Students</strong></a><br />featuring Associate Professor of Legal Methods David Raeker-Jordan</p>"
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