Dr. Vincent Buccola

Professor

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Biography

Vincent Buccola is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where his teaching and research encompass areas such as corporate management, finance, and law with a special focus on leveraged finance, distress, restructuring, and bankruptcy. He obtained his BA from Wesleyan University and his JD from the University of Chicago Law School, graduating with high honors. He has held prestigious positions including Bigelow Fellow and has spent a significant part of his academic career at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was an Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics. Buccola's professional experience includes practicing as a trial lawyer at Bartlit Beck. He has engaged widely with academic communities through various workshops and conferences and has received multiple awards for teaching excellence at the University of Pennsylvania. Vincent has made significant contributions to the field, including participation in discussions and panels about bankruptcy and corporate law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Visiting Associate Professor of Law

2023-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lecturer in Law

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics

2014-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Special Counsel

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP • Chicago, IL

Law Clerk

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Hon. Frank H. Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit • Chicago, IL

Summer Associate

2007-01-01 — 2007-12-31

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz • New York, NY

Awards

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University of Pennsylvania Teaching Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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University of Pennsylvania Teaching Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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University of Pennsylvania Teaching Excellence Award

2021-01-01
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University of Pennsylvania Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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University of Pennsylvania Teaching Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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Dorinda Mark Winkelman Distinguished Scholar

2017-01-01
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Rapaport Family Undergraduate Core Teaching Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.