Overview
Applicants
1,055
Acceptance Rate
66%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.26
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
234
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
148 - 152
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
May 15
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$60
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
No
Other Admission Factors
Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
52
61
Female
10
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
Widener University Delaware Law School is 鈥渢he only law school in Delaware,鈥 and in this privileged position, offers unique 鈥渁ccess to the Delaware legal community鈥 and opportunities 鈥渢o network with the corporate capital of the United States鈥 or, some argue, 鈥渢he world.鈥 Delaware Law School builds its curricula in order to prepare students to maximize business law opportunities: 鈥淭he greatest strengths this school offers are its encouragement of practical skills courses, such as judicial and clinical externships, its emphasis on legal research and writing, and its focus on business contracts drafting.鈥
In fact, the university鈥檚 location in Wilmington, Delaware Law School offers portals to extracurriculars, internships, and jobs in 鈥渢he Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey region鈥 as well. Many nontraditional students are attracted by Delaware Law School鈥檚 鈥渁vailability of an evening program鈥 and 鈥渞elatively humane tuition,鈥 in addition to the fact that 鈥渕ost of the professors aren't the 'Ivory Tower' type and try to keep things interesting.鈥 Student opinions of the faculty, while mostly positive, are somewhat mixed overall: 鈥淚t mostly has wonderful professors that are interesting and engaging,鈥 but 鈥渢he faculty varies from wildly overqualified to merely a heartbeat in the front of the room.鈥 Despite the critics, many report that 鈥淧rofessors are willing to help and do anything they can to help you succeed,鈥 and one student argues, 鈥淚 have a graduate degree from an Ivy League university and the quality of my professors at Widener Law meet or exceed those at my prior institution.鈥
As for how the school is run, students say the 鈥渁dministration of the school overall needs to improve, and to improve our school鈥檚 reputation especially.鈥 鈥淭his place is a nightmare. Nothing is organized in an efficient way.鈥 As of July 2015, Delaware Law School officially separated from Widener University鈥檚 other law campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. By separating from the Harrisburg campus, Delaware Law School will have an administration dedicated entirely to the needs of the students in Delaware, with all student services based in Delaware. Aspiring lawyers looking to compete are eager for Widener to improve job placement鈥斺渢he career development office sucks鈥濃攂y doing more to raise its national ranking. 鈥淚t's pretty damaging in interviews to say you go to Widener when they're also interviewing grads from Penn, Villanova, etc.鈥 Students name 鈥渁vailability [of] internships and externships鈥 as a strength of the university, and tout the strong reputation of the school in the local area along with the convenient nearby corporate centers that provide a wider breadth of experiences. Facilities are very unpopular, with students calling them 鈥渢errible鈥 and 鈥渟ubpar for the amount of tuition we pay,鈥 though 鈥渁ll classrooms are equipped with a smartboard, computer, etc.鈥 Though student feedback about some facets is mixed, many students express the belief that, 鈥淥ur administration really works with the students in order to promote a healthy educational environment.鈥
In fact, the university鈥檚 location in Wilmington, Delaware Law School offers portals to extracurriculars, internships, and jobs in 鈥渢he Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey region鈥 as well. Many nontraditional students are attracted by Delaware Law School鈥檚 鈥渁vailability of an evening program鈥 and 鈥渞elatively humane tuition,鈥 in addition to the fact that 鈥渕ost of the professors aren't the 'Ivory Tower' type and try to keep things interesting.鈥 Student opinions of the faculty, while mostly positive, are somewhat mixed overall: 鈥淚t mostly has wonderful professors that are interesting and engaging,鈥 but 鈥渢he faculty varies from wildly overqualified to merely a heartbeat in the front of the room.鈥 Despite the critics, many report that 鈥淧rofessors are willing to help and do anything they can to help you succeed,鈥 and one student argues, 鈥淚 have a graduate degree from an Ivy League university and the quality of my professors at Widener Law meet or exceed those at my prior institution.鈥
As for how the school is run, students say the 鈥渁dministration of the school overall needs to improve, and to improve our school鈥檚 reputation especially.鈥 鈥淭his place is a nightmare. Nothing is organized in an efficient way.鈥 As of July 2015, Delaware Law School officially separated from Widener University鈥檚 other law campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. By separating from the Harrisburg campus, Delaware Law School will have an administration dedicated entirely to the needs of the students in Delaware, with all student services based in Delaware. Aspiring lawyers looking to compete are eager for Widener to improve job placement鈥斺渢he career development office sucks鈥濃攂y doing more to raise its national ranking. 鈥淚t's pretty damaging in interviews to say you go to Widener when they're also interviewing grads from Penn, Villanova, etc.鈥 Students name 鈥渁vailability [of] internships and externships鈥 as a strength of the university, and tout the strong reputation of the school in the local area along with the convenient nearby corporate centers that provide a wider breadth of experiences. Facilities are very unpopular, with students calling them 鈥渢errible鈥 and 鈥渟ubpar for the amount of tuition we pay,鈥 though 鈥渁ll classrooms are equipped with a smartboard, computer, etc.鈥 Though student feedback about some facets is mixed, many students express the belief that, 鈥淥ur administration really works with the students in order to promote a healthy educational environment.鈥
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
86%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
46%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
30
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
law firms, judges, corporations and other government employers.
Graduates Employed by Area
43%
Private Practice
21%
Judicial Clerkships
9%
Business/Industry
8%
Government
5%
Public Interes
1%
Academic
Graduates Employed by Region
67%
Mid-Atlantic
31%
South
2%
New England
1%
MidWest
Prominent Alumni
Carl W. Battle, Class of '82
Senior Vice President and Chief Patent Counsel Glaxo Smith Kline
Cynthia Rhoades Ryan, Class of '79
General Counsel, Natl Geospatial Intell Agency
Honorable Lee A. Solomon, Class of '78
Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court
Vivian L. Medinilla, Class of '93
Delaware Superior Court Judge
Eugene D. McGurk, Class of '78
Partner, Raynes McCarty, Philadelphia, PA
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Apr 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$55,822
% Students Receiving Some Aid
100%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$53,790
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$13,284
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$13,284
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,650
Fees
$120
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
515
Parent Institution Enrollement
5,579
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
0
Average Age at Entry
23
% Out-of-State
85%
% International
0%
Demographics
23.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
79% are full time
21% are part time
53% female
47% male
Campus Life
Students Say
Delaware Law School鈥檚 social culture, while present, is diminished by the prevalence of commuting and/or evening students. The Student Bar Association hosts some 鈥渟ocial events.鈥 鈥淭he administration is hit and miss, the Office of Student Affairs has a wonderful staff. They work hard for the students, are easily accessible, and helpful 100 percent of the way.鈥 Many students contend that the university should retool the library to be 鈥渙pen 24/7 while classes are in session.鈥
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Barbara L. Ayars, Esq.
Associate Dean for Admissions
Associate Dean for Admissions
Address
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone
302-477-2703
Email
delawarelaw@widener.edu
