Earn a Master of Laws
(LL.M.) in Taxation Online in 1 Year

Specialize in Tax Law at a Top-20 Law School ¹

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The Washington University School of Law, ranked a top-20 law school by U.S. News & World Report,¹ offers three Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree programs entirely online. Delivered by the same distinguished School of Law faculty that teach on campus, the online LL.M. programs allow students to gain specialized legal skills in a field of their choice.

LL.M. in Taxation

Designed for lawyers and law school graduates who want to specialize in tax law, the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation prepares students to assist individuals and organizations in all major areas of tax, such as estate planning, employee benefits and corporate taxation.

total credits

required courses

year to complete

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate degree to apply. For applicants with an LL.B. or equivalent degree, law school approval is required.

LL.M. in U.S. Law

Designed for international lawyers seeking an understanding of the U.S. legal system, the LL.M. in U.S. Law program equips students with the legal expertise needed to become a practicing lawyer in the U.S.

total credits

required courses

electives

year to complete

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent degree. LSAT and GRE scores are not required.

Dual LL.M. Degree

Delivered in collaboration with the Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Escuela de Gobierno y Transformación Pública (the Graduate School of Government and Public Transformation), the Dual LL.M. program is designed for non-U.S. trained professionals who are pursuing a career in international law or wish to facilitate negotiations in an increasingly global legal landscape.

credits

elective credits

optional on-campus immersion

2-3

years to complete

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent degree. LSAT and GRE scores are not required.

Advance Your Legal Career With an LL.M.

Prepare for diverse legal opportunities with an online LL.M. from Washington University School of Law. Fill out the brief form above and an Admissions Counselor will reach out to you with more information.

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Earn a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation Online in 1 Year

Specialize in Tax Law at a Top-20 Law School ¹

LL.M. in Taxation

Admissions Requirements

LL.M. in U.S. Law

Admissions Requirements

Dual LL.M. Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advance Your Legal Career With an LL.M.

Earn a Master of Laws
(LL.M.) in Taxation Online in 1 Year