Delaware Law School, found in 1975, is an extension of the parent school Widener University. The school offers numerous degrees but mainly emphasizes on corporate law. The school has over 500 students with an acceptance rate of about 62%. About 31% students at this school get employed at graduation and about 60% within 10 months of graduating. With a diverse student body and a vibrant community, Widener University Delaware Law School offers admissions in both, full time, and part time programs for the students.

Highlights

Type of University Private
Year of Establishment 1971
Campus Setting Urban
Total Enrollment 515
Total Faculty  66

Widener University - Delaware Law School Rankings

U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Law School Rankings.

Widener was classified as a "Second Tier" law school and its part time JD program stood at the 36th position. Whereas, they ranked Delaware at 148-194 in Best Law School.

Widener University - Delaware Law School Campus

Widener University - Delaware Law School Campus

Delaware Law School’s 40-acre campus is located in Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

  • The university has over 15 student organizations for their students, including the likes of, Alternative dispute resolution society, Constitutional Law Association, Health law society and many more.
  • They also have two honour societies, i.e., Moot court honour society and the transactional law honour society, along with their journals, like Law Reviews.
  • The Moe Levin Trial Team at the university offers professional training to students showing indulgence in becoming a trial attorney.
  • Of the total 515 students about 51% are male students.
  • The campus is situated on the north-east corridor between Washington and New York.
  • It is extremely close to cultural attractions and has recreational choices very close.

Residence Facilities at Widener University - Delaware Law School

Delaware offers 2 residence halls as a part of on-campus housing. To reserve a room in the residence hall, the student would have to fill a housing reservation application. Every residence hall's room is fully furnished with a twin bed, dresser, desk, chair, two bookcases, small refrigerator, and a microwave oven. Residence hall amenities include:

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom facilities
  • Cable television
  • Wireless internet services and active ethernet port.
  • Laundry facilities
  • Central air-conditioning and heating

The students can bring in their own furniture, toaster, toaster oven or coffee maker to their rooms. Amenities and conveniences near the halls are,

  • Shopping and dining options within walking distance
  • Ample free parking
  • Easy access to parks, museums, and many other cultural and recreational activities
  • Exercise room
  • Tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts and many mor

Programs offered at Widener University - Delaware Law School

Widener University - Delaware Law School offers programs for 2 JD degrees, 3-year (full-time), 4-year (part-time). The university also offers two LLM programs, seated and online, a general LLM and an LLM in corporate law and finance. Dual degrees offered include,

  • JD/MPH (Master of Public Health)
  • JD/MBA

Online MJ degrees offered are,

  • MJ in health law
  • MJ in corporate and business law
  • Dual degree MJ/MBA

Delaware also has online courses which include, graduate level certification and course enrichment courses in:

  • Corporate law certificate in regulatory analysis and compliance
  • Health law certificate in regulatory analysis and compliance
  • Certificate in global compliance and ethics.

There’s a legal study program as well, which consists of a Paralegal program, bachelor’s and associate degrees or a general certificate. The university also has a few major concentrations that the student can pursue as well, which includes, Business organizations law, Criminal Law, Family law, public interest law and many other.

Application Process

International students who want to seek admissions at the university can follow the below-mentioned application process:

Application portal:The students can apply via the LSAC application.

Application fee: The application fee is $60.

Application deadline: The application deadline is May 15.

Admission requirements:

  • Official Transcripts.
  • Qualifications for admission to the bar/character and fitness.
  • A maximum of 3 LOR’s (not compulsory but strongly recommended)
  • The students are to necessarily take the LSAT, i.e., Law School Admission Test.
  • International student requirements,
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores.
  • International address
  • Translation of Transcripts by LSAC CAS
  • Personal statement
  • 2 LOR’s
  • A copy of update I-20 documentation.

Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for international students at the university is mentioned-below:

Expense On-campus Off-Campus
Tuition and fees $50,430 $50,430
Personal $3,708 $3,708
Transportation $3,105 $3,105
Room and board $12,582 $4,500
Books $1,650 $1,650
Loan fees $1,274 $1,274
Total $72,249 $64,667

Scholarships & Financial Aid for International Students

The Delaware Law school provides a Scholarship for international students to afford their study in the USA. The students should be pursuing an LLM degree. The scholarship is need and merit based.

Applicants must have a first degree in law from a non-US law school, fulfilling academic requirements of practicing law in their respective country. The amount awarded is tuition scholarship on limited basis, without covering any additional costs. Additionally, the applicant must meet the following requirements,

  • Apply for a master’s program at the Delaware Law school.
  • A cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.3
  • TOEFL-83, IELTS-6.5, minimum.
  • Demonstrate desire to study in the US and a history of community service, leadership, and volunteerism in their respective country.

Alumni Network

All students automatically become a part of the Delaware alumni association and are viable to the following benefits:

  1. Continuing legal education events
  2. Transcripts
  3. Career development services
  4. Employment opportunities listing
  5. Relocation networking
  6. Health, auto and home insurance programs and many more.

Notable alumni of Delaware Law School includes Dawn Marie Addiego and Christopher A. Brown - New Jersey State Senators. Bryan Cutler, Pennsylvania Assemblyman. Carl Danberg, former Delaware Attorney General, etc.

Placements

The median starting salary of a Delaware alumni is $60,000 in private sector and $50,000 in public sector. Delaware alumni have worked as Presidents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey bar associations, 195 sitting judges, including sitting justice in Delaware and New Jersey supreme courts. The university offers on-campus and off-campus recruitments, based on the portfolio.