Course Catalog

Golden Gate University offers degree and certificate programs at three teaching centers and online.

NUMBER COURSE TITLE
LLM 306B
Pro Bono Tax Clinic: Sales & Use Tax

13 Unit(s)

The Sales and Use Tax Clinic is a hands-on clinic where students will gain real world experience, allowing them to apply what they are learning in the classroom to actual client cases. Under the supervision of an attorney, students will represent actual clients who are appealing Sales and Use Tax assessments issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Students will have the opportunity to gain practical legal skills including: client interview and counseling, gathering evidence, preparing legal briefs, performing case strategy, as well as negotiating with auditors and settlement attorneys from the CDTFA. Furthermore, when necessary, students will have the opportunity to represent clients in a litigation setting. And although the cases involve tax issues, students do not need to be focused on tax law to participate. This course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis and is offered through the LLM in Taxation Program. Program Director approval is required for all students seeking to register. Cross-listed with and equivalent to TA 306B.