A basic understanding of the law of federal taxation is a valuable asset upon entering the legal profession. The Tax Law Concentration is intended to provide students the opportunity to pursue a focused and integrated course of study regarding federal tax law. Graduates with the Tax Law Concentration find employment opportunities as tax, business, or estate planning specialists in private firms. Accounting firms, corporations, real estate entities, charitable organizations, and state and federal governmental agencies are also interested in graduates with a strong background in federal taxation.
Students must complete the required core courses designated below. The balance of the required units must be selected from the elective list below. If both Business Planning and Taxation of Business Entities are successfully completed, all six units earned will count toward the completion of the Tax Law Concentration. With prior approval, the Director of the Tax Law Concentration may vary the requirements of this program in individual cases for good cause. Twelve units are required for the completion of the Tax Law Concentration.
Core Courses
| Required Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Taxation | 3 |
| Complete One | Units |
|---|---|
| Business Planning | 3 |
| Taxation of Business Entities | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course Name | Units |
|---|---|
| Estate & Gift Tax/Estate Planning | 3 |
| Tax Practice & Procedure | 2 |
| Taxation of Real Estate Transactions | 3 |
| U.S. Taxation of International Transactions | 3 |
| Externship with a tax focus (one only, advance approval required) | 3-4 |
