Our thanks to Dauphin Cty Judge Royce Morris, completing a second 2-year term as Widener's Jurist In Residence, for putting together a great lecture w/Superior Court Judge Carolyn Nichols on 2/21. (L to r: Dean Michael Hussey, Judges Nichols & Morris, LGSS Pres. Jessica Collier)

Please join us for a special Gedid Lecture via Zoom on April 11 in celebration of the Law & Government Institute's 25th anniversary. You will earn one free PA CLE credit, but please register in advance at the link. eventbrite.com/e/john-gedid-l…

On 4/4, an all-star panel of alums discussed their career paths: Frank Pryzbylkowski '20,Deputy Atty General; Lisa Disabella Brown '22,North Penn Legal Servs; Seth Rolko '20,Gov Affairs, PA Amer Water; Jennifer Berrier '06,PUC ED; Natalie Sheer '19,Asst Counsel,Leg Ref Bureau.

Our students took the official tour of the beautiful Pennsylvania State Capitol building on Friday, followed by a special happy hour to learn about the various certificates offered by the Law & Government Institute.

Thank you to Anne Joseph O'Connell for sharing her expertise on Thursday during the annual John Gedid Lecture Series. Anne spoke about "Removals (and Anti-Removals) in Federal Agencies". This event was sponsored by the Law & Govt Institute as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.

Today we celebrated graduating students who earned certificates in Admin/Constl Law, Envtl Law, & Legislation, Law & Govt Student Society officers, & Patrick J Murphy Law & Govt Fellows. Our terrific keynote speaker was Charles Duncan, Esq. '05, Comcast VP, Govt & Reg Affairs.

Congratulations to LGSS secretary Issa Dahdal, Class of 2025, on completing his PA House of Representatives Fellowship! Hear from Issa about his experience in his own words below. pahousefellowship.wordpress.com/2024/04/19/iss…

We're celebrating 25 years of the Law & Government Institute with the Excellence in Public Service Award! Nominate a WLC alum who has made outstanding contributions to public service. Learn more and submit your nomination: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen…

Congrats to our 2024-25 Patrick J. Murphy Law & Gov Fellows, Sahara Mtairi & Brent Finkbeiner! Learn more about the incredible work they’re doing with the Law and Government Institute here: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen… #MurphyFellows #WidenerLawCW

Register for Evening at the Capitol on Nov. 20, 2024, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Main Rotunda of the PA State Capitol! Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Law & Government Institute . Free for students, alumni, faculty & staff! Register by Nov. 14: shorturl.at/yoCs3

Tonight we celebrated 25 years of the Law & Government Institute at our Evening at the Capitol! Alumni, students & leaders came together to honor public service excellence & reflect on a remarkable legacy. Relive the night: flickr.com/gp/widenerlawc… #WidenerLawCW

What a night! Widener Law Commonwealth hosted Evening at the Capitol, celebrating 25 years of the Law & Government Institute. Honorees: Judge Susan Schwab ’92, Nick Matash ’01, Julie Stenhouse & Benjamin McFadden. Details: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen… #WidenerLawCW

Join us March 6 for the annual Jurist in Residence Lecture: 'The Role of an Independent Judiciary in Maintaining the Rule of Law.' Featuring Judge Karoline Mehalchick, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. & Dean cummings. Sponsored by WLC Law & Govt Institute/Student Society Register: eventbrite.com/e/the-role-of-…

Join us for the 2025 John Gedid Lecture on April 3, 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. with Ronald M. Levin, William R. Orthwein Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Explore "The Limits of Loper Bright." 1 CLE credit available. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/annual-john-…

The role of an independent judiciary—and why it matters—took center stage at our 2025 Jurist in Residence lecture, sponsored by the Law and Government Institute. Judge Mehalchick, former U.S. Sen. Casey & Dean cummings led the convo. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen…

Widener Law Commonwealth is expanding its Law & Government certificates with a new government contracting option and an updated legislation & public policy track. Learn more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen… #WidenerLawCW #LawandGovernment

The Law & Government Institute sponsored this year’s John Gedid Lecture, where Professor Ronald Levin explored the future of administrative law post-Loper Bright v. Raimondo. Watch the recording + read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen… #WidenerLawCW #GedidLecture #LawAndGovernment

Law & Government Institute is proud to accept nominations for our Alumni Excellence in Public Service Award, deadline 9/15/25 commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/alumni-friends…

Congrats to our 2025–26 Patrick J. Murphy Fellows, Brent Finkbeiner and Grant Villa-Rodriguez! Thanks to alumnus Patrick J Murphy ’99, this fellowship gives students hands-on experience in law and government. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-studen…

The Law & Govt Student Society was at Table Day today recruiting students who want to work with the Institute to promote careers in public service. Join us!