Prince Yakubu, '17

Prince Yakubu ‘17 received 7/7 acceptances into Law School- the University of Denver, Drexel, Howard, Loyola University of Chicago, Saint Louis, Santa Clara, and Villanova… his final decision: Villanova. Now, Prince is studying to become a criminal defense attorney.

Prince chose Villanova law school because he’s grown to enjoy Philadelphia and can see himself practicing law here. “I feel that with the connections I’ve made through SJU’s pre-law program, and those I will make at Villanova, that there will be a place for me in Philadelphia,” he says.

“I’ve been taught through a Jesuit lens for eight years, and I’ve learned how important it is to give back, I plan to be an ally for those from marginalized communities of color who seek help from a judicial system that doesn’t always have their best interests in mind.”