Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Widener University School Of Law • Wilmington, DE
Studying Law (completion in 1999)
• 2/8/2012
"The grading curve was unfair and put us at a distinct disadvantage when we were applying for jobs. The administration was very strict with regard to attendance."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Great location, which is why I went there. The reputation is improving. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | I think they have improved. They are a fairly new law school and they seem to be enjoying a good reputation. |
| Program Quality | 5 | They have been improving the program. When I attended, the school did not focus on bar exam pass rates. They seem to be improving in that area. |
| Instruction | 5 | Average. Law school does not prepare you for a career in law. It is an intellectual activity. Most of what you need to practice you learn when you are out of law school. |
| How Difficult | 8 | When I was there they were making it difficult because the Dean at the time believed that would enhance the reputation of the school. Grades were depressed, so much so that when we were ready to look for jobs, the Dean wrote a letter that we were supposed to give to prospective employers explaining why our grade point averages were lower than our peers'. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The only hands on work was a trial advocacy program. Everything else was book. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | No flexibility when I attended. They set the schedule and you had to follow it. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | The campus is attractive and comfortable. Very well stocked law library. |
| Social Life | No such thing while I attended law school. Social activity existed, but I rarely participated because there was simply too much reading. | |
| Placement Services | 5 | They provide the usual job bank. On-campus recruiting, when I was there, was limited to the top 10% - everyone else was on their own. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | They maintain frequent contact on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. There are sponsored events throughout the year such as golf outings and happy hours. |
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