Villanova Graduate Tax Assistantship: Tuition-Free LL.M., $27k Stipend For Tax Clinic Work (Partially Remote)

Graduate Tax Assistantship at Villanova Law:

The Villanova Graduate Tax Program seeks applicants for a graduate assistantship with the Federal Tax Clinic at Villanova Law. The assistantship is designed for a student who wishes to gain tax controversy experience while studying for their degree. Graduate Tax Assistants will represent clients in disputes before the IRS and in federal court under the supervision of a licensed attorney, and may undertake other responsibilities consistent with the student’s professional education and development goals. Assistants will devote 20 hours per week to the Clinic and receive tuition remission and a stipend in line with other graduate assistantships at Villanova University. The current stipend is approximately $27,000 for a 12-month commitment.

This is an in-person position, although students may partially work remotely. A minimum of 6 months’ commitment is required. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to spending one year in the position, from mid-August 2025 to mid-August 2026. The assistantship is open to current LLM and MT students as well as future Graduate Tax Program applicants.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Christine Speidel, Associate Professor and Federal Tax Clinic Director. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This position is grant-funded. ...

For more information or with questions, please contact Christine Speidel or Stephen Olsen, Faculty Director of the Graduate Tax Program.

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