<p>A new partnership with Central Penn College will allow high-achieving students the opportunity to complete their undergraduate and law degree in five years.</p>
<p>The schools joining forces on an innovative, &ldquo;2+3&rdquo; agreement where Legal Studies students at Central Penn can earn the final 30 credits of their bachelor&rsquo;s degree at Widener Law Commonwealth, while simultaneously pursuing their juris doctor.</p>
<p>In a signing ceremony Thursday at Widener Law Commonwealth, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College, and Christian A. Johnson, Dean of Widener Law Commonwealth made the 2+3 program official with an articulation agreement between the two educational institutions.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We are delighted to partner with Central Penn College, an innovative local school that works hard for its students,&rdquo; said Dean Johnson. &ldquo;The 2+3 program is a successful model and provides real value, saving time and money. We are mindful of the high cost of college and law school and embrace opportunities like this one that make a difference for families.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;This agreement is a win-win for both of our institutions, and most importantly for our mutual students,&rdquo; said President Fedrizzi-Williams. &ldquo;We are excited to join forces with Widener Law Commonwealth, our highly respected neighbor to the east, on this groundbreaking, student- centric initiative. For students focused on completing their law degree as quickly as possible, this program will prove to be a game-changer!&rdquo;</p>
<p>To qualify for the 2+3 program, Central Penn students in a bachelor&rsquo;s program must:</p>
<ul>
<li>maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher</li>
<li>take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than February of their junior year and are encouraged to take it earlier if possible</li>
<li>earn an LSAT score at or above the median for Widener&rsquo;s prior year entering class</li>
<li>and have no disqualifying character issues</li>
</ul>
<p>Under the 2+3 agreement, students who are accepted into Widener Law Commonwealth must attend full-time.</p>
<h3><a href="https://www.centralpenn.edu/widener/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">For more details, visit the Central Penn College website.</a></h3>