Online LL.M in Taxation
Online LL.M. in Taxation
WashU Law offers a competitive online Master of Laws (LL.M.) program for law professionals and law school graduates who want to expand their understanding of specific aspects of U.S. tax law.
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WashU Law Difference
Benefit from the prestigious reputation of WashU Law with our flexible online LL.M. program. Our dedicated advisors are here to help you understand the program’s unique offerings, guide you through the application process, and create a unique financial and time plan individualized to your specific needs.
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WashU Law Online LL.M. in Taxation
Quick Facts
Summer Application Deadline
May 5, 2025
Summer Semester Start Date
June 2, 2025
Fall Application Deadline
August 11, 2025
Fall Semester Start Date
September 8, 2025
Why WashU Law Online?
Our online Tax LL.M. program provides a challenging, in-depth legal education designed to prepare you for success in competitive fields, with robust support for taking the U.S. Bar Exam.
Ranked #14 Best Law School
WashU Law is ranked #14 among the Best Law Schools of 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to offering exceptional legal education that prepares students to excel in a rapidly evolving legal profession.
Esteemed Faculty
Our online law program provides the same rigorous curriculum as our renowned in-person program, taught by the same distinguished faculty who are leaders in their legal fields. You’ll learn from the exceptional professors at WashU Law—a nationally recognized group of passionate scholars and seasoned practitioners.
Fast-Track Your Future
Complete a degree in as little as under a year with our flexible 24-credit online program for those who wish to take the U.S. Bar Exam. Benefit from live case discussions and lectures all while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of online learning.
Alumni Association
Graduates of the LL.M. program will become part of the prestigious WashU Law global alumni network, opening new opportunities for career support, employment resources, and networking possibilities. Our community connects students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
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LL.M. in Taxation
Advance Your Career with a Mastery of U.S. Tax Law
Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation degree program is designed for practicing lawyers and graduate law students who want to gain a specialized understanding of the complexities of tax law in the United States. This knowledge can help position you for career advancement at your current company or across a wide range of industries.
Where Can Your Online LL.M. Degree Take You?
Our Master of Laws online program can open rewarding career opportunities in private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
Graduates from our LL.M in Taxation program enjoy jobs like:
- Tax Attorney Estate
- Planning Lawyer or Advisor
- Tax Consultant at an Accounting Firm
- Financial Product Advisor
- Department of Justice Tax Lawyer
- Clerk for Tax Court Judge
- IRS Litigator
- M&A Lawyer
An LL.M. degree from WashU Law is a significant investment in your future. We are committed to your professional development, and offer training and support to help you get the most value from your degree, before, during and after completing our program. Our alumni are lifelong learners, and graduates of our program can audit a course for free to encourage continuing education opportunities.
LL.M. Admission Requirements
Resumé
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
No application fee is required. Those who wish to apply to our program must submit a resumé, statement of purpose (400-500 words), and transcripts. Transcripts can be unofficial at the time of application, and official transcripts must be received before the start of classes.
Scholarship and financial aid are available.
English language proficiency exams are not required.
To get started and learn more, speak to one ofour admission advisors: 314-935-6382