The Law School offers a program of law study that leads to a Juris Doctor degree with an emphasis in taxation. The program signifies tax law experience beyond that normally obtained by law graduates, but not as extensive as that obtained in a master's of taxation degree program.
Requirements
Program Requirements
Students must earn at least 92 credit hours (89 are required for the JD) with at least 18 of the credits in taxation. Each certificate course must be completed with at least a C in every course. The student will be awarded the certificate "with honors" if they earn at least an A- cumulative average in those courses.
Required Courses and Credits
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Income Taxation | ||
| Federal Estate and Gift Tax | ||
| Choose at least one course from a list designated by the faculty director in each of the following areas: | ||
Business Entity Taxation | ||
Tax Planning | ||
Tax Policy | ||
Additional Electives (as needed) | ||
Graduating in Three Years
Students can complete the program within the normal three-year law degree period if they take a somewhat heavier than average load in each semester after the first year of law study. Law students who wish to participate in the program should submit an online enrollment form to both the program director and the law school registrar. See law school website for details.