The Widener University School of Law faculty has approved a general studies curriculum for all students. This required core curriculum consists of 54 hours of instruction in subjects which the faculty deems form a common core of understanding and shared experience, whatever specialty a graduate should follow after graduation. In addition to the core curriculum, the law school offers a menu of courses. Every law student has an opportunity to choose up to 34 hours of credit from two course menus, consisting of important practice and enrichment courses.
All students who matriculated during or after the 2007-2008 academic year are required to complete the following:
Widener Harrisburg Curriculum
| Introduction to Law |
0 |
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Contracts I & II |
5 |
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Torts I & II |
5 |
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Property I & II |
6 |
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Civil Procedure I & II |
6 |
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Administrative Law |
3 |
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Legal Methods I, II & III |
7 |
|
Criminal Law |
3 |
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Criminal Procedure |
3 |
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Constitutional Law |
4 |
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Evidence |
3 |
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Business Organizations |
3 |
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Sales and Leases |
3 |
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Professional Responsibility |
3 |
|
Menu A/Menu B courses and Electives |
34 |
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Skills Requirement |
(effective with entering class of 2006): The Skills Requirement develops professional skills related to various responsibilities which lawyers must meet |
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Writing Requirement |
The Writing Requirement is completed in conjunction with another elective paper course for credit. |
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Total Credits |
88 |
Menu A courses include the following: Family Law: 3 credits
Federal Income Tax: 3 credits
First Amendment: 2 credits
Remedies: 3 credits
Secured Transactions: 3 credits
Wills & Trusts: 4 credits
Menu B courses include the following: Advanced Criminal Procedure: 3 credits
Bankruptcy: 3 credits
Conflict of Laws: 3 credits
Disability Law: 2 credits
Employment Discrimination: 3 credits
Environmental Law: 3 credits
Federal Courts: 3 credits
Immigration: 3 credits
Labor Law: 3 credits
Legislation: 3 credits
Payment Systems: 3 credits
State Constitutional Law: 2 credits