St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation in St. Louis, MO United States | Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
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St. Louis, MO United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
72,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
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.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Exclusive scholarships: Receive a $17,000 scholarship when applying through StudyAnywhere.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 90
Qualification Requirements
Candidates for the LLM degree must have graduated from an accredited US law school or have earned a law degree from a foreign country. For lawyers in practice, we also consider relevant work experience and a demonstrated interest in the field.
- An application
- Official academic transcripts (in English) from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, with class rank
Tuition
USD
72,792
Costs
Total Tuition Fees: $72,792
Required Fees:
University Health & Wellness Fee: $672 (mandatory)
Student Bar Association Fee: $120 (all students)*
Orientation Fee: $100
Full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours per semester), tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
*International students incur an additional $5 health insurance fee per semester
• Completed application.
• First Law Degree: Required for all LL.M. programs (LL.B. or equivalent). Not required for the MLS program.
• Transcripts - GPA as low as 2.0 may be considered.
• Proof of English proficiency: TOEFLiBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 (except for the Two-Year LL.M., a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is accepted) or Duolingo 115+.
IELTS 5.5-6.0, TOEFL 60-83, Duoingo 100-104 for 4-semester MLS and LLM programs
• Statement of purpose.
• Resume: Required for the MLS program only.
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