ADMITTED STUDENTS DAY

Friday, March 20, 2026
8:30 AM–3:30 PM

John F. Scarpa Hall
299 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085

 

During these sessions, you will hear from various members of the Villanova Law Community – current students, faculty, staff and alumni, as they share with you their experiences and answer your questions as you make this important decision. Due to space restrictions, we are unable to accommodate any guests.

Agenda 

Subject to change

 

8:30–9:10 AM: Check-in | Lobby

9:10–9:20 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks | Arthur M. Goldberg '66 Commons

• Andrew Lund, Vice Dean & Professor of Law

9:30–10:10 AM: 1L Professor Panel | Arthur M. Goldberg '66 Commons

• Ann Juliano, Professor of Law
• Teressa Ravenell, Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
• Itay Ravid, Associate Professor of Law & Reuschlein Emerging Scholar

10:15–11:15 AM: Mock Class | Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101) 

• Ana Santos Rutschman, Professor of Law & Faculty Director of the Health Innovation Lab

11:15 AM–12:15 PM: Student Panel Q&A | Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101) 

12:15–1:15 PM: Lunch | Blank Rome LLP Dining Room

• Public Interest/Pro Bono Lunch | Robert A.J. Barry Classroom (Room 303) 

1:15–2:00 PM: Career Strategy and Professional Development | Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101) 

• Todd Aagaard, Professor of Law & Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair 
• Ashanti Crawford '10, Assistant Dean for Career Strategy and Advancement

2:00–2:40: Clinics & Externships | Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101) 

• Deeya Haldar, Professor of Law & Director of the Clinical Program
• Matthew McGovern, Director of Experiential Learning
• Margo Chapin '26
• Samantha Thompson-Hickey '26

2:45–3:30 PM: Villanova Law Student Involvement | Laurence E. Hirsch ’71 Classroom (Room 101) 

• Student Bar Association
• Honor Board
• Journals
• Competition Teams

3:30 PM: Law School Tour (optional) | Arthur M. Goldberg '66 Commons

4:00–6:00 PM: Unitas Social hosted by current Villanova Law students | Gullifty’s (1149 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)