{"id":19103,"date":"2025-11-17T12:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=19103"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:51:06","slug":"wilmington-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-new-school-of-law-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/17\/wilmington-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-new-school-of-law-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilmington University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New School of Law Building\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e\"]{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-family:proxima-nova;color:#808080;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e wu-subheading wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19103_f5c5f3-9e\"><em>State-of-the-art facility advances student-centered legal education and community access<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column19103_a39f58-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19103_a39f58-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>On Nov. 12, Wilmington University hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its new three-story, 52,000-square-foot <a href=\"https:\/\/law.wilmu.edu\/about\/new-buildings.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Law building<\/a> at its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/brandywine\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandywine location<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Spaces Built To Inspire Legal Learning&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to expand access to student-centered, practice-ready legal education, the facility features a majestic three-floor atrium with expansive windows and a welcoming main entrance and reception area. It contains four auditorium-style lecture rooms and two additional classrooms, designated areas for a law library, law review and private study areas. Ample parking accommodates students, faculty, staff and guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building also features two courtrooms designed to replicate the look, feel and technology of Delaware\u2019s District Court and state courts, providing students with realistic practice environments. Students will participate in mock trials and moot courts, mirroring actual courthouse settings, so graduates entering appellate or trial practice in state or federal courts will already be familiar with the courtroom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Law building is among the most technologically advanced legal education settings in the country. Classrooms are equipped with modern displays and advanced audio-visual equipment to create flexible and collaborative learning environments for in-person, hybrid and remote learning, as well as lectures from prominent visiting jurists and practitioners. In addition, video-enabled meeting spaces are equipped to offer a seamless hybrid experience for both in-person and remote participants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaders Celebrate a Vision Realized&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis building exists for our students to inspire pride, elevate the learning environment, and turn education into service,\u201d says Wilmington University President <strong>Dr. LaVerne Harmon<\/strong>. \u201cEvery space was designed for hands-on learning and reflection on putting knowledge into practice, so graduates can stand with confidence in courtrooms and their communities. Our School of Law expands opportunities in the legal profession through high-quality, affordable education. This student-centered philosophy mirrors the Wilmington University mission and will guide how this facility is used every day.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.wilmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilmington University School of Law<\/a> serves qualified students from all walks of life, including traditional and nontraditional students and professionals transitioning from other careers. Its program options and <a href=\"https:\/\/law.wilmu.edu\/academics\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique curricula<\/a> are built to facilitate student success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis facility is more than a building; it\u2019s a commitment to our students,\u201d says School of Law <strong>Dean <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/law.wilmu.edu\/administration\/dean.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jan Jurden<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cYou feel proud the moment you walk in \u2014 a comfortable, beautiful atmosphere that makes the experience richer. It\u2019s built for students, a place where real conversations and hard questions can thrive. To me, it\u2019s a magnificent world of learning and an incubator for future lawyers and judges.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related News Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delawarebusinesstimes.com\/news\/wilmu-opens-39-5m-new-law-school-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Delaware Business Times<\/strong> | WilmU opens $39.5M new law school building<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/pulse\/articles\/2413409\/new-wilmington-univ-building-is-beacon-for-law-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Law360<\/strong> | New Wilmington Univ. 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