Requirements for Visiting Students
Widener Law Commonwealth welcomes students currently enrolled in an ABA approved law school to join us for a summer, a semester, or a year.
Visiting (transient) students are admitted as non-matriculating students in any semester. Widener Law Commonwealth is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the American Association of Law Schools. In accordance with normal policies regarding transfer of credits, most courses successfully completed at Widener Law Commonwealth can apply to your degree for graduation from the law school you attend. The acceptance of credits for any particular course should be approved by your law school.
Spring/Fall Visiting Students
To apply as a visiting student during the spring or fall semesters, follow the applicable steps found on the requirements and procedures checklist. Additionally, you must submit a certified law school transcript, a letter of good standing, and a letter of permission from your law school.
If you have further questions about the spring/fall visiting application process, please contact the Admissions Office.
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Summer Visiting Students
To apply as a visiting student during the summer session, you must submit a certified law school transcript, a letter of good standing, and a letter of permission from your law school.
After you review the course schedule, if you are interested in this opportunity, complete the summer visiting student application form. Return the completed form, a letter of good standing, and a letter of permission from your law school to the address listed on the application form. Please list the course or courses for which you would like to register. We will begin processing your registration as soon as your application is accepted.
If you have further questions about the summer visiting application process, please contact the Registrar's Office.
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Contact Information
Spring/Fall Visiting Students
Admissions Office
Phone: 717.541.3903
Fax: 717.541.3999
Email: admitcwlaw@widener.edu
Form: Information Request
Summer Visiting Students
Registrar's Office
Phone: 717.541.3904
Email: regoffcwlaw@widener.edu