Academics: LL.M. Programs

LL.M. in Taxation and Diploma in Taxation

For 30 years, the Graduate Tax Program at the University of San Diego School of Law has produced skilled leaders in the field of tax law. The LL.M. in Taxation and Diploma in Taxation programs provide candidates with the necessary theoretical and practical framework that employers require. Through intensive study, students develop a broad skill set in traditional tax lawyering skills. In addition, students gain a deep understanding of the policies forming the basis of our tax laws and Internal Revenue Service pronouncements and are able to analyze the various proposals for tax reform and their correlation with current tax laws.

Key Program Features

The LL.M. in Taxation and Diploma in Taxation prepare attorneys for the private practice of tax law, for in-house counsel positions, for positions in the tax departments of businesses or allied professions, as well as for academia.

• Candidates are provided with a strong fundamental basis in tax law, but also have the flexibility to select advanced tax electives from the core curriculum to create a course of study that focuses on their particular areas of interest
• The strong core of distinguished faculty is comprised of a diverse range of scholars and practitioners, all of whom are leaders in their areas of teaching and practice and have a remarkable commitment to the academic and professional development of their students
• More than 800 graduates are currently in practice in California, throughout the United States and around the world
• Alumni include current and former U.S. Tax Court clerks, members of the judiciary, partners and associates in a variety of firms, sole practitioners and government officials Additional Program Information