LEI @ Widener Law Center offers an extensive variety of American Bar Association
approved programs designed to prepare you for a wide range of legal careers. Our
distinguished faculty and supportive staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your educational goals.
Academic Opportunities
If you are interested in law, a career as a paralegal, or as an Legal Nurse Consultant, you can take up to three
legal courses without matriculating. Non-matriculation allows students to complete courses that are specific to their personal and professional needs without working toward a degree. Courses topically include Family Law, Real Estate Title Search, Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting and Legal Research.
Pursue either a
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies simultaneously with an ABA approved
Paralegal Certificate, an
Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies simultaneously with an ABA approved
Paralegal Certificate , or purse an ABA approved
Certificate of Completion in Paralegal Studies in either General Paralegal Studies or concentrations in the legal areas of
Corporate law,
Litigation,
Real Estate Law and
Criminal Law with an
Accelerated Summer Certificate Program.
LEI @ Widener Law Center offers a
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate program (LNC) that is open to applicants who have a current Registered Nurse license and either a Diploma in Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing.
LEI @ Widener Law Center also offers a number of other unique legal academic programs and opportunities including
continuing education credits,
seminars and events designed to keep applicants current with their professional requirements.
An Education Tailored to YouLEI @ Widener Law Center provides flexible scheduling with fall, spring, and summer programs as well as both part-time and full-time tracks. Classes are offered during the day, evening or on weekends to allow you to reach your educational goal no matter how busy. Our counselors meet with you one-on–one to develop a program that is suited to meet your personal needs. A diverse student body encourages dynamic and exciting classroom discussion; faculty of attorneys, judges and legal nurse consultants provide for unique learning experiences and classroom discussions. Our
Career Development Office is on Campus to assist students with developing their interview skills, resumes and
finding internships as well as full –time placement.
Our 97% placement rate boasts our commitment to premier education and training.The Perfect Environment for Legal Education
As one of the select few ABA approved paralegal programs in the United States housed within a Law School and a Law Library, LEI @ Widener Law Center offers the perfect learning environment. Take advantage of Widener’s extensive
Law Library, conduct research alongside law students and attorneys, attend lectures and symposia featuring distinguished legal professionals, and other professional and educational opportunities on campus. The LEI Widener Law Center is accredited by the
American Bar Association and is also a member of
local and national paralegal associations and
Legal Nurse Consultant Associations such as the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants and the Delaware and Philadelphia Chapters of Legal Nurse Consultants.