Wilmington to Host College and Career Fair as WilmU Launches New Law Degree Pathway
WILMINGTON, Del. - Students and families in the First State will have expanded opportunities to plan for their futures as Christina School District prepares to host its annual College and Career Fair and wilmington University announces a new pathway to a law degree. The developments come as Delaware continues to emphasize post-secondary readiness and workforce development.
The Christina School District’s College and Career Fair, free and open to the public, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Christiana High School. Attendees will have the chance to meet with representatives from approximately 19 colleges and universities – with more slots being added – and around 10 businesses, offering insights into higher education options and various career fields. The event is designed to provide students, in particular, with direct access to admissions counselors, school counselors, and industry professionals.
Simultaneously occurring, Wilmington university has announced a new 3+3 program allowing students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in six years, rather than the traditional seven. The program,launching in Fall 2024,is a partnership with Widener University Delaware Law School.Students will complete three years of undergraduate study at WilmU, followed by three years at Widener Law, with coursework possibly allowing for advanced standing and a streamlined path to practicing law.
“Achievement doesn’t happen by accident – it happens by design,” secretary of Education Cindy Marten said in a recent social media post. “Counselors create the systems that make success possible: fair access to challenging classes, timely interventions, and caring adults who know each student by name, by strength, and by need. When thay unlock each student’s genius, they open doors to opportunity.”
The Christina School District’s fair builds on this beliefs, aiming to connect students with resources to unlock their potential. A district spokesperson emphasized the event’s value for all attendees, particularly students, in exploring future academic and professional paths.
Wilmington university’s new law degree pathway further expands options for Delaware students seeking advanced education and careers in the legal field. The 3+3 program offers a potentially more efficient and affordable route to becoming a lawyer.
