#70 | Demystifying Applying to Law School and Securing Financial Aid | NEW Host

Valerie Hawkins joined Widener Law Commonwealth in June 2024 as our new communications Manager. She will serve as the new host of Widener Law Commonwealth’s podcast. In her first episode, Val talks to Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions, and Matthew Brown, associate director of financial aid, to help guide prospective law students through the often overwhelming process of applying to law school and applying for financial aid.

Learn insider tips from our law school admissions and financial aid experts! 

 

Episode Transcript (PDF)

Mentioned in this episode: 

WLC Admissions Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/

WLC Financial Aid Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/affording-law-school/

Book recommendation: Painless American Government

 

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

 

Music Credit: LeChuckz