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Classroom learning is certainly important during law school, but having practical experience in the field is also vital. In this Widener Law Commonwealth podcast episode, host Tara Mead talks with two students, Kimberly Marrera and Emily LaGreca, who share their own externship and internship opportunities and how valuable they've been to them. 
Episode Transcript (PDF)
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
WLC Externships Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/externships/ 
WLC Clinic Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/civil-law-clinic/ 
 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz

In this podcast, you'll hear from Paul Edger ’11, Widener Law Commonwealth's Alumni Association president, who shares his law school experience, some advice for current students, and ways alumni can connect with the WLC community.
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Mentioned in this episode: 
 WLC Law Commonwealth Alumni Office Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/761377143953866
 WLC Alumni LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7020856/
 WidenerCONNECT https://connect.widener.edu/
 WLC alumni website page https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/alumni-friends/a-strong-community/
 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz

Making the decision to go to law school is a pretty significant step in starting your law career. So how do you determine which law school is right for you? In this podcast, host Tara Mead talks with Widener Law Commonwealth Associate Dean of Admission on the best ways to begin (and complete) your law school search to ensure it's the right fit. 
 
Episode Transcript (PDF)
 
Mentioned in this Episode:
 
WLC admissions office contact information
Phone: 717-541-3903
Email: admitcwlaw@widener.edu
Website: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/why-widener/

 
 
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz

Widener Law Commonwealth prides itself on having nationally and internationally recognized experts in a variety of legal fields, including environmental law. In our latest podcast, host Tara Mead talks with Professor John Dernbach, director of the law school's Environmental Law and Sustainability Center about his work, including his role in the recent COP27 international conference, a new book, and his future plans as he looks toward retirement next year. 
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Mentioned in this Episode:
Environmental Law and Sustainabililty Center
 
ELSC blog
 
Model sustainability ordinances from Professor Dernbach's Sustainability Law and Practice class
 
John Dernbach's website
 
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz

Widener Law Commonwealth's Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic offers students an opportunity to use and develop their legal skills to help people in need in our community. Podcast host Tara Mead talks with Professor Mary Catherine Scott, director of the clinic, on her work with the students, including their newest endeavor regarding legal issues impacting the elderly. 
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Mentioned in this Episode:
Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic
717-541-0320
https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/civil-law-clinic/ 
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging 
https://www.dauphincounty.org/government/departments/area_agency_on_aging/services/legal.php 
MidPenn Legal Services
https://www.midpenn.org/ 
YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Center
https://www.ywcahbg.org/programs/domestic-violence-legal-center
 
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz

This episode contains discussions about human trafficking, sexual assault, and drug addiction. Listener discretion is advised.
You may think that human trafficking only happens in big cities or isn't a huge problem in much of the country. You may be surprised to know just how prevalent it is, including here in Pennsylvania. Podcast host Tara Mead talks with anti-human trafficking expert Steve Turner about human trafficking, notably what future and current legal professionals need to know, and how they can play a vital role in helping victims. 
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Mentioned in This Episode:
The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg: 1-800-654-1211
The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking In Humans Route 15 Phamphlet (PDF)
Recording from the CLE event Hiding in Plain Sight – Unmasking Human Trafficking (YouTube Link)
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
 
Music Credit: LeChuckz