Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
Gain comprehensive training in tax law through rigorous coursework, specialized instruction, and individualized attention from leading practitioners and full-time faculty in our taxation LLM program.
Program Overview
The LLM in taxation offers a rigorous course of study in the field of tax law. The program provides comprehensive training to lawyers and law school graduates who plan to practice tax law. Our full-time faculty and leading practitioners in the field offer specialized, practical training and individualized attention in small class sizes, typically fewer than ten students.
The program requires the completion of 24 credit hours of our tax curriculum. It can be completed full-time in a one year period or part-time for up to four years. We require students to complete (or obtain a waiver in appropriate circumstances) Federal Income Tax, Corporate Taxation, and Partnership Taxation. In addition, we offer a wide-ranging selection of tax electives as part of our unique tax curriculum.
Certificate Programs
LLM students have the opportunity to pursue a Certificate in one of four specialty areas. A Certificate is optional and requires 9 credit hours in the specialty area as part of a 24-credit LLM requirement. Students may earn an LLM and one Certificate in an academic year.
- Certificate in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Provides substantial foundation in conflict theory and dispute resolution, with hands-on opportunities to gain practical skills in business negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. - Certificate in Business & Corporate Law
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to become well-rounded business lawyers, with training in corporate finance, law and economics, publicly traded corporations, and taxation. - Certificate in International Law
Equips students with a strong foundation in international law and specialized training in areas such as international human rights, international intellectual property, and international commercial arbitration. - Certificate in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Allows study of introductory and advanced intellectual property law under the guidance of leading scholars, covering patent, trademark, copyright issues, and emerging technologies.
Why WashU Law?
St. Louis offers all the resources of a large city while retaining a strong sense of community and emphasis on neighborhoods. Besides an Internal Revenue Service District Office, the St. Louis metropolitan area is home to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri; the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, located just across the river; and several Fortune 500 companies including Emerson Electric, Express Scripts, Monsanto, and Nestle Purina. The wealth of area law firms comes in all sizes and specialize in all fields of tax law.