WILMINGTON, DEL. -- Widener Law recently held commencement exercises for its 37th graduating class on its campus in Wilmington, Del. The ceremony, held Saturday, May 21, featured an address by Delaware Supreme Court Justice Jack B. Jacobs.

Jacobs gave the 290 graduates a list of tips for pursing their dreams in a difficult economy, at a time when loan debts are significant and job opportunities limited. Be flexible, keep an eye on the long run and be realistic, he told them.

"Don't let anyone tell you you are not good enough to fulfill your dreams," he said. "Be optimistic that the obstacles you may face at the moment will not deter you for long."

The graduates included:

Melissa Paris, of Lansdale, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Jacob Meyer, of Ambler, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Richard Nalbandian, of Ambler, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Christopher Sulock, of Ambler, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Brendan Callahan, of Doylestown, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Jaime Carr, of Jeffersonville, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Jennifer Lemanowicz, of Norristown, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Daniel Lipson, of Norristown, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Christina Greene, of Blue Bell, received a Juris Doctor degree.

Kathryn Pettit, of Blue Bell, received a Juris Doctor degree.