Widener Law’s 3-Year Program is designed for full-time students who can attend classes during the day. If you opt to earn your Juris Doctor (J.D.) in three years, you will attend classes five days a week through the first year, and you will be prohibited from working more than 20 hours a week throughout the length of the program. (Explore sample class schedules for
Delaware and
Harriburg)
Degree Requirements Completion of the Juris Doctor degree requires a minimum of 88 credit hours of coursework. Both the
Delaware and
Harrisburg curricula are designed to help you develop a fundamental understanding of law and the legal process. You may focus your studies on particular aspects of the law by selecting elective courses related to your interests or by pursuing a
dual-degree or
certificate.
Admissions Please review the
requirements for admission before
applying. Additional information for
International and
transfer students are available on the
admissions page, and if you have any questions or problems that you need answered, please
contact the Admissions Office.