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Taxation

Boston University School of Law

Taxation

BU Law’s renowned Graduate Tax Program now offers three distinct program options, leading to the LL.M. in Taxation: full-time residential, part-time residential and online. Residential students must earn 24 credits by completing five required courses and seven electives in one academic year (full-time) or over the course of eight consecutive semesters (part-time). Online students complete the same credit requirement in as few as four consecutive semesters, or over the course of four years.
Application Deadline
Sp: Oct. 31 (International), Nov. 30 (Domestic), Dec. 15 (online), Fall: May 31 (International), July 31 (Domestic)
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
Completed application; $75.00 application fee; two letters of recommendation, including one from a law professor; personal statement of interest; CV or resume; J.D. transcripts required for applicants with U.S. law degrees; foreign candidates must have first degree in law, or its equivalent; a certified English translation must accompany foreign transcripts; and a minimum TOEFL: 600/250/100; minimum IELTS: 7.0; minimum ILEC (International Certificate of Legal English): B2
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
One academic year, September - May
Part-Time
No more than 8 consecutive semesters (part-time residential), no more than 4 years (online)
Tuition Resident
$43278/yr
Non-Resident
$1,803

Contact Information

Contact Phone
617-353-3105
Contact Email
gradtax@bu.edu
Contact Website
www.bu.edu/law

Capital University Law School

Taxation

Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$35
Requirements
BA plus 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of business and accounting courses included classes in federal personal income tax and business law
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
2-3 years; up to 6 years
Tuition Resident
$1,147
Non-Resident
$1,147

Contact Information

Contact Phone
614.236.6564
Contact Email
gradlaw@law.capital.edu
Contact Website
law.capital.edu/GraduateTaxBusinessLaw/

Capital University Law School

Business & Taxation

Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$35
Requirements
JD plus basic law school tax and business associations courses
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
2-3 years; up to 6 years
Tuition Resident
$1,147
Non-Resident
$1,147

Contact Information

Contact Phone
614.236.6564
Contact Email
gradlaw@law.capital.edu
Contact Website
law.capital.edu/GraduateTaxBusinessLaw/

Chapman University School of Law

Taxation

Application Deadline
Rolling admissions (Fall: July 1)
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
n/a
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
27 units
Part-Time
27 units
Tuition Resident
$1430
Non-Resident
$1430

Contact Information

Contact Phone
714-628-2635
Contact Email
gradtax@chapman.edu
Contact Website
www.chapman.edu/llm/

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Taxation

Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Application Fee
$60
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
Up to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$17,500/sem
Non-Resident
$17,500/sem

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-906-5360
Contact Email
admissions@kentlaw.edu
Contact Website
www.kentlaw.iit.edu/prospective-students/llm-program-admissions/llm-in-taxation

DePaul University College of Law

Taxation

For more than a quarter century, the LL.M. in Taxation has offered a comprehensive curriculum that provides instruction in both the substantive and procedural aspects of tax law. Courses range from the basics of personal and business income taxation to advanced problems in corporate and partnership taxation, estate and gift taxation, and state and local taxation. The full-time faculty is complimented by prominent and skilled adjunct faculty, balancing scholarly and practical approaches to the program.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1; Sp: Nov. 1; Sum: April 1
Application Fee
$40
Requirements
Application; transcripts; letters of recommendation; personal statement; resume; $40 fee
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
1 to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1415
Non-Resident
$1415

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-362-8185
Contact Email
LawLLM@depaul.edu
Contact Website
www.law.depaul.edu/llm

Georgetown University Law Center

Certificate in State and Local Taxation

May be completed as a stand-alone program, either as a distance learning or as an in-residence program. May also be completed in conjunction with the LL.M. in Taxation.
Application Deadline
March 1
Application Fee
$80
Requirements
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/LLMApplicationRequirements.htm
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Up to 6 semesters
Tuition Resident
$48,835/yr
Non-Resident
$48,835/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
202-662-9020
Contact Email
llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu
Contact Website
www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/SALT.htm

Georgetown University Law Center

Certificate in International Taxation

Must be completed as a stand-alone program by individuals who have already completed an LL.M. in Taxation. May also be completed in conjunction with the LL.M. in Taxation.
Application Deadline
March 1
Application Fee
$80
Requirements
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/LLMApplicationRequirements.htm
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Up to 6 semesters, depending on visa, if applicable
Tuition Resident
$48,835/yr
Non-Resident
$48,835/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
202-662-9020
Contact Email
llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu
Contact Website
www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/IntlTaxCert.htm

Georgetown University Law Center

Taxation

Application Deadline
March 1
Application Fee
$80
Requirements
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/LLMApplicationRequirements.htm
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Up to 6 semesters (depending on visa for international students)
Tuition Resident
$48,835/yr; $1,985/credit
Non-Resident
$48835/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
202-662-9020
Contact Email
llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu
Contact Website
www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/taxation.cfm

Golden Gate University School of Law

Taxation

his program offers a comprehensive study of tax law including real estate, partnership, estate planning, corporate, and international tax law. Courses are designed to prepare lawyers for the substantive, procedural, and technical aspects of a tax practice while developing an in-depth understanding of the policies underlying tax laws.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1; Sp: Nov. 1; Sum: April 1
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
$60 application fee, application form, law school transcripts, personal statement, certification of finances and TOEFL for foreign students
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
Up to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1390
Non-Resident
$1390

Contact Information

Contact Phone
415-442-7234
Contact Email
gradlaw@ggu.edu
Contact Website
www.ggu.edu/law

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Taxation

Loyola's Tax LLM program is widely recognized as one of the best of its kind in the US. This program provides the kind of rigorous post-graduate tax education that students, in the past, have traveled to New York or Washington to obtain. The unusual depth of the full-time tax faculty and the pool of nationally renowned adjuncts from the Los Angeles area have produced an exceptional program.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$25
Requirements
Application form, fee, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
Two semesters
Part-Time
Must be completed in 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1,380
Non-Resident
$1,420

Contact Information

Contact Phone
213-736-8349
Contact Email
jennifer.kowal@lls.edu
Contact Website
www.lls.edu/programs/tax-llm/index.html

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Taxation

Established through the Center for Business and Corporate Governance Law and the Tax Law Program in 2001, this legal concentration area offers a comprehensive study of the law as it relates to federal income tax, corporation and partnership tax, estate and gift planning, and tax procedures and litigation. Graduates of other law schools must demonstrate a high level of achievement during their JD studies in tax courses comparable to those required for the Loyola tax certificate.
Application Deadline
July 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
A completed application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a 1 to 2 page personal statement, TOEFL score (if applicable) and additional requirements for applicants receiving law degrees outside of the U.S., and a resume
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 academic yr (24 cr. hrs. - 12 cr. hrs. per sem.
Part-Time
2 academic yrs. (24 cr. hrs. - 6 cr. hrs.per sem.
Tuition Resident
$1320
Non-Resident
$1320

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-915-7161
Contact Email
Law-GLS@luc.edu
Contact Website
www.luc.edu/llm

New York Law School

Taxation

The New York Law School graduate Tax Program enables LL.M. students to build a firm foundation in tax and pursue a concentration in depth. The program emphasizes advanced training in tax research and practice-oriented writing, as well as practical experience through externships.
Application Deadline
Fall: June 30; Sp: Dec. 1; Sum: April 30
Application Fee
None
Requirements
All applicants must submit the following: completed application, transcripts, personal statement and two letters of recommendation. International students may be required to submit results from the TOEFL and/or LSAT and must have their transcripts forwarded for analysis to the World Education Services, Inc. or the International Education Research Foundation.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
up to 18 months

Contact Information

Contact Phone
212-431-2305
Contact Email
ann.thomas@nyls.edu
Contact Website
www.nyls.edu/TaxLLM

New York University School of Law

Taxation

The Graduate Tax Program, established in 1945, is the foremost program of its kind in the nation. The program is designed to provide a firm grounding in all of the major areas of federal taxation. Theoretical and policy issues are also covered extensively, because a narrow, mechanical approach to tax problems is neither responsible nor practical. The program is rigorous because no other approach can effectively address the complexity of the tax laws.
Application Deadline
Foreign-educated: Dec. 17; US: Apr. 1
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
Online Application and Fee; Official Law Transcripts; Recommendation Letter; Personal Statement; Résumé
Distance Learning?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
one academic year
Part-Time
two academic years
Tuition Resident
n/a
Non-Resident
n/a

Contact Information

Contact Phone
212-998-6060
Contact Email
law.grad.moreinfo@nyu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd/executivellmtax

New York University School of Law

Executive LL.M in Taxation

The E-LLM program, similar to the LL.M. in Taxation, provides a firm grounding in substantive areas of taxation. The progroms allows students to complete their coursework exclusively online or combine both online and in-class experiences.
Application Deadline
Foreign-educated: Dec. 17; US Spring: Nov 1; Fall: June 1
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
Online Application and Fee; Official Law Transcripts; Recommendation Letter; Personal Statement; Résumé
Distance Learning?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
n/a
Part-Time
two academic years
Tuition Resident
n/a
Non-Resident
n/a

Contact Information

Contact Phone
212-998-6060
Contact Email
law.grad.moreinfo@nyu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd

Northwestern University School of Law

Taxation

Through the Tax Program at Northwestern Law, students gain a firm foundation in the principal areas of tax law and learn how to deal with complex real-world transactions. Living and learning in a supportive community at the center of one of the world's leading cities, students have access to extensive resources, an innovative curriculum, and an outstanding faculty.
Application Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
$100
Requirements
http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/required/
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
FT August to May
Part-Time
Part time during regular academic year
Tuition Resident
$54,562/yr
Non-Resident
n/a

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-503-8465
Contact Email
admissions@law.northwestern.edu
Contact Website
www.law.northwestern.edu/tax/

SMU Dedman School of Law

Taxation

The Law School has a long tradition of strength in the area of federal taxation and for full-time or part-time students, is a comprehensive, advanced-degree program designed for attorneys intending to specialize in tax practice. It focuses not only on technical mastery of the laws but also on wider issues of tax and fiscal policy. Most of the courses in the curriculum provide survey-level instruction in subjects typically not addressed in J.D.-level tax courses.
Application Deadline
April 1
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
n/a
Duration Full-Time
10 months (24 credit hours)
Part-Time
Up to 36 months (24 credit hours)
Tuition Resident
$42,057/yr
Non-Resident
$42,057/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
214-768-2550
Contact Email
bheine@smu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.smu.edu

SMU Dedman School of Law

Master of Laws in Taxation

The Law School has a long tradition of strength in the area of federal taxation and for full-time or part-time students, is a comprehensive, advanced-degree program designed for attorneys intending to specialize in tax practice. It focuses not only on technical mastery of the laws but also on wider issues of tax and fiscal policy. Most of the courses in the curriculum provide survey-level instruction in subjects typically not addressed in J.D.-level tax courses.
Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
n/a
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
10 months (24 credit hours)
Part-Time
Up to 36 months (24 credit hours)
Tuition Resident
$44,017/yr
Non-Resident
$42,057/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
214-768-2550
Contact Email
bheine@smu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.smu.edu

Temple University School of Law

Taxation

U.S. Tax Law LL.M. including options for an 8 credit Employee Benefits Certificate or 9 credit Estate Planning Certificate
Application Deadline
Fall: Aug. 1; Spring: Dec. 1; Sum: May 1
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
online application, personal statement, resume, official law school transcript
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
one year
Part-Time
Must complete within 4 years
Tuition Resident
$748
Non-Resident
$964

Contact Information

Contact Phone
215-204-1448
Contact Email
law@temple.edu
Contact Website
www.law.temple.edu/tax

The John Marshall Law School

Tax Law

Application Deadline
Fall: Aug. 1; Sp: Dec. 1; Sum: May 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
See website
Duration Full-Time
1 yr
Part-Time
5 yrs
Tuition Resident
$1,370
Non-Resident
$1,370

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-987-2380
Contact Email
graduateadmission@jmls.edu
Contact Website
www.jmls.edu/tax

The John Marshall Law School

Tax Law

The Center for Tax Law & Employee Benefits at the John Marshall Law School manages one of the country’s leading tax education programs, including MS and LLM degrees. www.jmls.edu/tax
Application Deadline
Fall: Aug. 1; Spring: Dec. 1; Summer: May 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
See website: www.jmls.edu
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
1 yr
Part-Time
5 yrs
Tuition Resident
$1,420
Non-Resident
$1,420

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-987-2380
Contact Email
ctleb@jmls.edu
Contact Website
www.jmls.edu/tax

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

International Taxation & Financial Services

Innovative Masters degree program admitting both lawyers and financial professionals to earn an LL.M., J.S.M. or J.S.D. The program’s 40 courses are taught by an international faculty and include seven concentration areas: (1) International Tax; (2) U.S. Tax; (3) Financial Services; (4) Wealth Management; (5) Compliance and Risk Management; (6) Bankruptcy & Restructuring; and (7) E-commerce.
Application Deadline
Quarterly admissions
Application Fee
$100
Requirements
Law or Business Degree
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 years
Part-Time
2 years
Tuition Resident
$1400
Non-Resident
$1400

Contact Information

Contact Phone
619-961-4212
Contact Email
LLM@tjsl.edu
Contact Website
www.tjsl.edu/graduate

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Taxation

The Graduate Tax Program provides a practice-oriented curriculum to help lawyers expand their opportunities by obtaining both a better understanding of tax law and a respected credential in the tax field. Our focus is to give lawyers the knowledge and skills to accelerate their careers in areas such as estate planning, state and local tax or tax planning for businesses. The program is flexible, with weekend and weeknight courses at Cooley's four Michigan campuses.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1; Winter: Nov. 1; Sum: March 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
See website at www.cooley.edu
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
5 years
Tuition Resident
$650
Non-Resident
$650

Contact Information

Contact Phone
517-371-5140, ext. 2703
Contact Email
llm@cooley.edu
Contact Website
www.cooley.edu

University of Alabama School of Law

Concentration in Taxation

The Graduate Tax program provides an educational opportunity to obtain an advanced degree in tax law that is both broad-based but also in-depth. Students can choose electives allowing for concentrations in either Estate Planning or Business Tax. Courses are taught by professors and practitioners who are experts in their fields and located across the country.
Application Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
$50
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Tuition Resident
$1,218
Non-Resident
$1,218

Contact Information

Contact Phone
205-348-2648
Contact Email
dpowell@law.ua.edu
Contact Website
www.law.ua.edu/llmdegrees/

University of Baltimore School of Law

Taxation

Application Deadline
Fall: Aug. 1; Sp: Dec. 1
Application Fee
$35
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Part-Time
5 years to complete
Tuition Resident
$1112
Non-Resident
$1584

Contact Information

Contact Phone
410-837-4470
Contact Email
palbiker@ubalt.edu
Contact Website
law.ubalt.edu/academics/post_jd_graduate_programs/

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

Business Law Taxation Track

UCLA School of Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. With its diverse academic programs, world-renowned faculty and innovative approach, UCLA Law is acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest institutions. The one-year LL.M. Program affords students the opportunity to pursue general studies in law, specialize, or create their own individualized study plan through its flexible curriculum. LL.M. students take their classes alongside the Law School’s Juris Doctor (J.D.) students.
Application Deadline
Feb. 15
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
Résumé/CV, Personal Statement, Official Transcripts, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Official TOEFL or LSAT Score
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
9 months
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$54,000/yr
Non-Resident
$54,000/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
310.206.3947
Contact Email
llm@law.ucla.edu
Contact Website
llm@law.ucla.edu

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Taxation

The University of Denver Graduate Tax Program now offers its LL.M. in Taxation online to tax professionals who cannot relocate to Denver. Online students use the same materials, watch the same lectures, and take the same rigorous examinations as LL.M. students on campus. Classroom lectures are broadcast using a system that records classroom audio and video and the professor’s computer presentation and hand-written notations made during the class. Lectures may be watched live, or later, on demand.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$30
Requirements
Application, official transcripts from all universities attended, LSAT score sent from law school)
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
n/a
Part-Time
18 months to 3 years
Tuition Resident
$880
Non-Resident
$880

Contact Information

Contact Phone
303-871-6209
Contact Email
gtp@du.edu
Contact Website
www.du.edu/tax

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Taxation

The Graduate Tax Program at the University of Denver is one of the oldest and largest master's program in taxation in the U.S. and one of the few where accountants and attorneys study side-by-side in the same classes. The Program allows attorneys to earn a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation. The Program is 100% taxation, can be completed in one year of full-time study, has excellent nationwide job placement, and has financial assistance available.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$30
Requirements
Application, official transcripts from all universities attended, LSAT score sent from law school)
Distance Learning?
Yes
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
12 months
Part-Time
18 months to 3 years
Tuition Resident
$880
Non-Resident
$880

Contact Information

Contact Phone
303-871-6209
Contact Email
gtp@du.edu
Contact Website
www.du.edu/tax

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Taxation

The LL.M. in Taxation degree has been offered by the University of Florida Graduate Tax Program for more than 30 years. The one-year course study features an outstanding tax faculty of renowned teachers and scholars, along with a superb tax curriculum of great breadth and depth.
Application Deadline
June 1
Application Fee
$30
Requirements
Graduates will be considered for admissions on the basis of outstanding credentials, including the applicant’s potential for distinguished performance in the program, academic record, professional experience and geographical factors.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
9-11 months
Tuition Resident
$714.04
Non-Resident
$1,359.53

Contact Information

Contact Phone
352-273-0680
Contact Email
grad-tax@law.ufl.edu
Contact Website
www.law.ufl.edu/academics/degree-programs/ll-m-in-taxation

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law

International Taxation

The LL.M. in Taxation degree has been offered by the University of Florida Graduate Tax Program for more than 30 years. The one-year course study features an outstanding tax faculty of renowned teachers and scholars, along with a superb tax curriculum of great breadth and depth.
Application Deadline
June 1
Application Fee
30
Requirements
Graduates will be considered for admissions on the basis of outstanding credentials, including the applicant’s potential for distinguished performance in the program, academic record, professional experience and geographical factors.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
9-11 months
Tuition Resident
$714.04
Non-Resident
$1,359.53

Contact Information

Contact Phone
352-273-0680
Contact Email
grad-tax@law.ufl.edu
Contact Website
www.law.ufl.edu/academics/degree-programs/ll-m-in-international-taxation

University of Houston Law Center

Tax Law

Tax law is always changing - and the Law Center’s LL.M. program in Tax Law provides lawyers with the enhanced practical skills they need to meet the challenge of integrating these ongoing changes into their practice. The program helps students identify issues and plan solutions to problems within the tax arena, and emphasizes professional responsibility and a thorough understanding of the tax system and how it affects individual, commercial and financial affairs. Students have the option of writing a thesis. Non-US educated lawyers can apply to this program. (Fall semester, only)
Application Deadline
Fall: Mar. 1; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee
$70
Requirements
Application, official law school transcript statement of purpose, two reference letters. Applicants who earned their law degree outside of the United States are also required to submt a $75 international admissions fee, TOEFL report, and letter of financial backing.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Maximum of 3 years
Tuition Resident
$1122
Non-Resident
$1443

Contact Information

Contact Phone
713-743-2890
Contact Email
llm@uh.edu
Contact Website
www.law.uh.edu/llm

University of Miami School of Law

Taxation

LLM; JD/LLM Joint Degree Program
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Completion of a Federal Income Tax course on the JD level with a grade of B or better
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Up to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1750
Non-Resident
$1750

Contact Information

Contact Phone
305-284-5567
Contact Email
taxllm@law.miami.edu
Contact Website
www.law.miami.edu/tax

University of Michigan Law School

International Tax

Application Deadline
Jan. 31
Application Fee
$75
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
August - May
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$24,150/sem
Non-Resident
$25,640/sem

Contact Information

Contact Phone
734-764-0537
Contact Email
law.grad.admissions@umich.edu
Contact Website
www.law.umich.edu/prospectivestudents/graduate/Pages/advanced-index.aspx

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Taxation

The broad-based curriculum is designed to provide an in depth knowledge of taxation, develop the excellent research and necessary practical skills to become an outstanding tax lawyer. Tuition is modest and financial aid is available.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
A personal statement is suggested; $60 application fee, application transcripts (undergraduate and law school).
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
12 months
Part-Time
Up to 3 years
Tuition Resident
$630.20
Non-Resident
$1247.10

Contact Information

Contact Phone
816-235-1584
Contact Email
johnsonea@umkc.edu
Contact Website
law.umkc.edu/academics/degree-programs.asp

University of San Diego School of Law

Taxation

The Graduate Tax Program, which offers an LLM in Taxation or a Diploma in Taxation, provides students with the theoretical and practical framework necessary to become skilled leaders in the field of tax law. The program offers a strong core of distinguished faculty, respected visitors and adjunct professors, a broad offering of courses and professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to study in one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world.
Application Deadline
Fall: Jun 1; Spring: Nov 1; Summer: Apr 1
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Completed LLM program application, $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for those who apply online through the Law School Admissions Council), personal statement, current resume/curriculum vitae, at least one letter of recommendation from a legal professional, official law school transcript from all law schools attended, official law school class rank.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
Up to 4 years
Tuition Resident
$1400
Non-Resident
$1400

Contact Information

Contact Phone
619-260-4596
Contact Email
llminfo@sandiego.edu
Contact Website
www.law.sandiego.edu/llm

University of Washington School of Law

Taxation

Application Deadline
July 1 (Autumn), Nov. 1 (Winter), Feb. 1 (Spring), Feb. 1 (International applicants)
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
First degree of law from ABA-accredited school (domestic) or first degree in law or credentials to demonstrate equivalent qualification through work experience (international); online application form; official transcripts; resume; one letter of recommendation; statement of purpose; TOEFL score for international students.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
No
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
3 quarters
Part-Time
varies, up to six years
Tuition Resident
$600
Non-Resident
$600

Contact Information

Contact Phone
206-543-6704
Contact Email
lawtax@u.washington.edu
Contact Website
www.law.washington.edu/Tax/

Villanova University School of Law

Taxation

Please see our website at www.law.villanova.edu/gt for complete program information.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 31; Spring: Nov. 30; Summer: April 1
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Transcripts; 2 Letters of Recommendation
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 academic year
Part-Time
2 to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1,020
Non-Resident
$1,020

Contact Information

Contact Phone
610-519-7043
Contact Email
Vines@law.villanova.edu
Contact Website
www.law.villanova.edu/gt

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

Taxation

For over 40 years, the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation program at Washington University School of Law has offered a rigorous course of study in the field of tax law. The program provides comprehensive and specialized training to lawyers and law school graduates who plan to specialize in tax.
Application Deadline
July 30
Application Fee
$70
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
one year
Part-Time
up to four years
Tuition Resident
$1950
Non-Resident
$1950

Contact Information

Contact Phone
314-935-4525
Contact Email
admiss@wulaw.wustl.edu
Contact Website
law.wustl.edu/llmtax/

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

Taxation

For over 40 years, the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation program at Washington University School of Law has offered a rigorous course of study in the field of tax law. The program provides comprehensive and specialized training to lawyers and law school graduates who plan to specialize in tax.
Application Deadline
July 30
Application Fee
$70
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
one year
Part-Time
up to four years
Tuition Resident
$1950
Non-Resident
$1950

Contact Information

Contact Phone
314-935-4525
Contact Email
admiss@wulaw.wustl.edu
Contact Website
law.wustl.edu/llmtax/

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

Taxation

Application Deadline
May 15
Application Fee
70
Requirements
n/a
Duration Full-Time
n/a
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$43,610/yr
Non-Resident
$43,610/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
314-935-7828
Contact Email
intllm@wulaw.wustl.edu
Contact Website
law.wustl.edu/llmtax/

Wayne State University Law School

Taxation

24 credits plus master's essay; a mixture of required courses and electives.
Application Deadline
Fall semester: July 1 (U.S. students) May 1 (foreign students) Winter semester: November 1 (U.S. students) October 1 (foreign students) Summer semester: March 15 (only U.S. students)
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
J.D. or equivalent, TOEFL or IELTS score (for foreign applicants), transcripts from all colleges and graduate schools attended, resume, personal statement, letters of recommendation; apply online at http://gradadmissions.wayne.edu/apply.php
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
approximately 12 months
Part-Time
Up to six years
Tuition Resident
$851
Non-Resident
$935.15

Contact Information

Contact Phone
313-577-0088
Contact Email
llmprogram@wayne.edu
Contact Website
www.law.wayne.edu/current/master_laws.html