Host Julie Massing sits down with Professor of Law and Fulbright Scholar Michael Dimino to provide a basic understanding of the approaches to constitutional law and discuss the recent confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. 

For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast. 

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Host Julie Massing sits down with Commonwealth Professor of Law and Director of the Law and Government Institute Jill Family to break down the complexities of immigration law in the United States. Their conversation aims to give listeners an understanding of the current landscape and historical context of immigration policy.

For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC)

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Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson, currently serving as the Jurist in Residence for Widener Law Commonwealth, presented A Reasonable Expectation of Transparency--Where the Rights to Know and to Privacy Intersect.

Judge Brobson discussed the legal issues that arise at the intersection of the rights to know and to privacy.  Many states, including Pennsylvania, have a Right to Know law that encourages government transparency.  Those laws can implicate rights to privacy when the information sought from the government involves private matters, however.

For more information, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

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Host Julie Massing interviews Widener Law Commonwealth's Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics Interim Director Mary Catherine Scott. This interview covers several topics including the history of the clinic and the benefits of law clinics for law students and the local communities.  

For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MidPenn Legal Services

Dauphin County Agency on Aging

YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Center

Host Julie Massing sits down with Widener Law Commonwealth's Financial Aid Representative Allura Alonso to discuss the law school financial aid process.  Their conversation covers a wealth of information including affording law school, applying for financial aid, and repaying student loans. Hear from a financial aid expert about what you need to know to help finance your law school education.

For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Widener Law Commonwealth Financial Aid Office Campus Cruiser.

Contact Information:

Financial Aid Office3737 Vartan Way Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717.541.3961 Fax: 717.541.1964 Email: [email protected]

Host Julie Massing sits down with Widener Law Commonwealth's Associate Dean for Admissions and Administration John Benfield to discuss the law school application process.  Their conversation covers everything from the LSAT, GPA, personal statements, character and fitness requirements and more. Hear from an admissions expert how you can improve your chances of getting into law school

For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

LSAC.org

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Communications Manager Julie Massing describes Widener Law Commonwealth's new podcast covering legal news and helpful information for law students. For more information, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast.

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