Curriculum
Students gain breadth of exposure by taking required courses in advanced income tax issues (which include a tax research and writing component), corporate tax, partnership tax and tax procedure. Students choose elective courses among various subjects including international taxation, estate and gift taxation, tax policy, intellectual property, state and local taxation, bankruptcy taxation, employee benefits and tax-exempt organizations. Further, many courses are designed to enhance practical skills—researching, drafting, structuring, problem-solving and planning—to better prepare students for the challenge of tax practice. Overall, the curriculum allows students to focus on particular areas while gaining a comprehensive general education in tax law.