Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation

Your J.D. Got You Here. This Gets You Further.

Explore the LL.M. in Taxation. Advance Your Career.

The LL.M. in Taxation takes your legal foundation and builds real specialization on top of it — the kind that opens doors in firms, corporations, and government. Learn from tax judges, IRS officials, and top practitioners, online or in person.

Program Type

Master of Law

LL.M.

School

School of Law

Locations/Format

Online

Cost

Tuition & Fees

Requirements

All Degree Requirements
26 Credit Hours
18 Required Credits
- *8 Elective Credits
Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA-approved law school (for degrees earned in the United States).

*Individuals may receive credit toward the LL.M. in Taxation for certain courses taken in J.D. programs.

No test requirements for admission.

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Turn Your J.D. into Tax Law Expertise

UBalt Law’s LL.M. in Taxation is designed for attorneys and J.D. graduates who want advanced legal training in federal tax law, tax policy, tax procedure, and related practice areas. With flexible study options and a focused law school curriculum, students can deepen their tax expertise while continuing to build their professional legal careers.

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Deepen Your Command of Tax Law

Designed for attorneys and J.D. graduates, the LL.M. in Taxation builds advanced expertise in federal tax law, tax policy, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, and tax practice and procedure. You'll sharpen your ability to interpret statutes, analyze regulations, and apply complex tax concepts in real legal and professional settings.

Practice Law With Sharper Focus

Tax touches every corner of legal practice — business transactions, individual planning, corporate deals, compliance, controversy, and government work. The LL.M. in Taxation gives attorneys a specialized credential that opens doors in law firms, corporate legal departments, accounting firms, government agencies, and tax-focused advisory roles.

Advance Your Career Without Pausing It

Built for working attorneys, the LL.M. in Taxation fits around your career, not the other way around. Attend classes online in real time, in person when it works for you, or catch up on recordings — so you can pursue advanced tax training while continuing to practice.

Which Program Fits Your Goals?

UBalt Law offers several graduate and post-J.D. options connected to tax and estate planning. The LL.M. in Taxation is designed for attorneys and J.D. graduates who want to pursue advanced legal study in tax law.

Program	J.D. Required?	Best For
M.S. in Taxation	No	Accounting, finance, business, government, and tax professionals seeking advanced tax knowledge.
LL.M. in Taxation	Yes	Attorneys seeking advanced tax specialization.
Certificate in Estate Planning	Yes	Attorneys seeking focused training in estate planning, trusts, tax, probate, and private client practice.
		*Not sure which program fits your goals? Request information and we will help you identify the right path.

Application Deadlines

UBalt Law accepts Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation applications for fall, spring, and summer entry.

Fall Deadline: August 1
Spring Deadline: December 1
Summer Deadline: May 1

Prospective students are encouraged to request information early so they can receive guidance on eligibility, transcripts, foundation coursework, and next steps.

Take the Next Step Toward Advanced Tax Expertise

Whether you are building a tax practice, expanding your legal knowledge, or exploring a new professional direction, UBalt Law can help you identify the graduate tax pathway that fits your goals.

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WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU

LL.M. in Taxation graduates build advanced legal expertise in federal tax law, tax policy, tax procedure, and controversy work. Common career paths include tax attorney, in-house tax counsel, IRS or Treasury attorney, tax court practitioner, corporate tax counsel, estate planning attorney, and tax policy advisor.

Don't have a J.D.? The LL.M. requires one — the M.S. in Taxation is designed for students without a law degree.

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