More than half of America's public companies are incorporated in Delaware, and that shapes what gets taught at Delaware Law School. Part of Widener University, it sits on Concord Pike on the northern edge of Wilmington. Corporate and business law is the strongest area, through its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law. There's a full-time JD, an evening JD for people who work, and an LLM for lawyers trained abroad.
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Official website: delawarelaw.widener.edu
Widener University
ABA-approved law school
Delaware corporate and business law
Wilmington, Delaware
$50,000 – $58,000
All students, JD and LLM tuition
$18,000 – $24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on delawarelaw.widener.edu before you apply.
Juris Doctor (Full-Time)
DoctorateDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
LSAT required, TOEFL: 90
Juris Doctor (Part-Time Evening)
DoctorateDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
LSAT required, TOEFL: 90
LLM in Corporate Law and Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
Master of Jurisprudence
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
Corporate law study in the state where most US firms incorporate.
A day and an evening JD.
Clinics that put students in front of real clients.
Graduates clerk in the Delaware courts, including the Court of Chancery, and join Wilmington firms.
Corporate law, compliance and banking roles are common in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
JD graduates sit a US bar exam, usually in Delaware, Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Spring, rolling
The campus is a few miles north of downtown Wilmington on Concord Pike, a busy road of shops and offices. Most students drive or take the bus.
Wilmington is small, but the Chancery Court and big bank offices give it an outsized legal scene. Philadelphia is half an hour away by SEPTA or Amtrak.
Form I-20 issued by Widener University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
JD applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with most decisions made from winter through spring. LLM applicants should apply by late spring to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
The JD and LLM start in August.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Widener University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
The full-time JD and the LLM in corporate law are the main choices for international students. The JD requires a bachelor's degree and an LSAT score. The LLM requires a first law degree from outside the US and strong English.
Most JD students are considered for merit scholarships at admission, based on LSAT and grades. LLM funding is more limited, so ask admissions directly.
