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Director's Welcome

Welcome to the Golden Gate University School of Law LLM in Taxation Program. Whether you are a new law school graduate, an attorney looking for a new area of specialization, or an experienced tax practitioner seeking to broaden your knowledge of tax law, the LLM in Taxation Program at Golden Gate University School of Law will provide you with that knowledge and expertise.

The LLM in Taxation Program is one of the preeminent graduate tax law programs in the West, and it is the only program available to students in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program offers advanced instruction in six core areas: business taxes, estate planning, tax litigation and procedure, international taxation, employee benefits, and general taxation. The program is taught by experienced practitioners, government attorneys, and full-time faculty members who specialize in tax law, and it emphasizes both an academic and a practical approach to tax law.

Courses cover fundamental legal principles in federal, state, and local tax law, as well as the policies underlying them. In addition, you will have opportunities to develop drafting and negotiating skills, keep up on current legislative and regulatory proposals, and understand cutting-edge tax strategies. Opportunities also exist for clinical fieldwork, independent study, and extended research and writing for scholarly publication. The program is available for part-time or full-time students beginning in January, June, or August.

Graduate students who complete the LLM in taxation leave with a comprehensive base of knowledge and important practical skills that allow them to confidently represent clients in the demanding field of taxation. We welcome you to the study of this fascinating, ever-changing field of law!

Kimberly Stanley
Associate Professor of Law Associate Dean and Director,
LL.M. Taxation Program