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Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
150
LSAT
3.26
GPA
67.83%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2023 admissions cycle
150
LSAT
3.26
GPA
67.83%
Admit Rate
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. For the 2023 admissions cycle, Widener University Commonwealth Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 240 with an acceptance rate of 67.83%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
WIDENER-COMMONWEALTH
Law School Applications
1088
JD application volume in 2023 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
67.83%
JD Program Size
240
JD Tuition Cost
-
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Wisdom from Widener University Commonwealth Law School Admits
2.4 / 154 • University of Toledo • 5 months ago
You got it girl, You got it. **-Drake (No Guidance)**
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4.0 / 148 • Pace University • 5 months ago
Take your time, don’t rush the process. As hard and annoying as it is, see the process through....
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2.81 / 152 • New England Law | Boston • 5 months ago
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2.45 / 166 • Arizona State University • 5 months ago
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Widener University Commonwealth Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2023-2024 Cycle Overview
34 applicants
Accepted
0
/
13
Waitlisted
0
Rejected
3
-
Withdrawn
16
-
Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
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Filters
LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)
GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)
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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends
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- LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
- GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
- Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
- Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year
Rising LSAT/GPA medians, narrowing bands, or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Admission Statistics Not Available
Detailed admission statistics for this school are currently unavailable.
Application Status Data
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
Showing 34 apps
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
78.8%
First-Time Bar Pass
51.65%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
70.6%
BigLaw Placement
0.0%
Federal Clerkships
0.0%
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 60 | 1 | — | — | 61 | 71.8% |
| JD Advantage | 5 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7.1% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5.9% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1.2% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 85.9% |
School-Funded: May inflate stats
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
Distribution
Sector Details
| Employment Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 36.5% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 17.6% |
|
| Government | 20.0% |
|
| Public Interest | 4.7% |
|
| Business | 7.1% |
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
|
Unemployment Rate: 9.4%
(graduates actively seeking employment)
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 0 | 0.0% |
|
| State/Local | 15 | 17.6% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
51.65%
Takers:
182
Passed:
96
vs State Avg
-19.1%
Ultimate Pass Rate
84.56%
Takers:
149
Passed:
126
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
70.73%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics
• First-time: Immediate readiness indicator
• Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years
• vs State: Performance relative to state average
Bar Passage Rates Comparison
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
No data available
Public Sector
No data available
Career Outcomes Summary
For JD graduates from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 51.65%. Within two years, 84.56% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -19.1% 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.