Law Program

The law degree program at Villanova University prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at Villanova University is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1954.

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Villanova University

1033 Chester Pke, Sharon Hill, PA

Villanova University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately eleven thousand students are enrolled annually at VU.

Areas of study offered at Villanova University include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Villanova University. A score within the range of 1210 to 1390 on the SAT, or 28 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Villanova University admits approximately 40 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants accepted, around 24 percent enrolled.  Detailed admissions information can be obtained by reaching out to the school or simply requesting it from this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $45,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,400 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The VU "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at villanova.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Villanova University offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $128920
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $139530
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $152480

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $78030
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $56990

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $70190

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).