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Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2020-2021 cycle — 7 applicants reporting.
20-21 · selected
ABA 509 (2020): 597 apps · 336 offers · 117 enrolled · 56.28% acceptance rate
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 3 total
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2020)
3rd percentile
|
145 | 147 | 150 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 153 | 154 | 162 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2020)
21st percentile
|
2.73 | 3.14 | 3.56 |
| GPA (LSD) | 2.9 | 2.99 | 3.37 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | - | 158.67 | 157.0 |
| GPA | - | 3.11 | 3.09 |
| Softs | - | T3.33 | T3.33 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $101,000 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
597
16th percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 336 |
| Class Size |
117
17th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
56.28%
22nd percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
33.93%
63rd percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 9 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 8 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2020-2021) decisions (solid)
Where Is Widener University Commonwealth Law School Trending?
Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.
LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Overview
Employment outcomes data from ABA 509 disclosures is shown below.
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 65 (65.7% of class)
JD Advantage 9 (9.1% of class)
Professional 3 (3.0% of class)
Other 2 (2.0% of class)
School-Funded 0 (0.0% of class)
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 62 | 3 | — | — | 65 | 65.7% |
| JD Advantage | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 9.1% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3.0% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2.0% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 71 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 79.8% |
Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.
Employment by Sector
Sector Details
| Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 38.4% |
23rd percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 18.2% |
83rd percentile
|
| Government | 13.1% |
70th percentile
|
| Public Interest | 3.0% |
12th percentile
|
| Business | 5.1% |
17th percentile
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
0th percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 2 | 2.0% |
56th percentile
|
| State/Local | 16 | 16.2% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 68.05% |
23rd percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 87.3% |
33rd percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 79.17% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Widener University Commonwealth Law School is $0k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $45k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 68.05%. Within two years, 87.3% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -11.1% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Conditional Scholarships
This school reports no conditional scholarships.
Admissions Contact
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About Widener University Commonwealth Law School admissions
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to the 2020 ABA 509 Report, Widener University Commonwealth Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 117 with an acceptance rate of 56.28%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.