| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Tax Law LLM at Queen Mary University of London is a prestigious program that provides an in-depth study of tax law with a strong international and comparative focus. It attracts ambitious graduates with diverse backgrounds who seek to excel in the competitive tax world. The program offers a range of modules, taught by leading academics and practitioners, and prepares students for careers in law firms, accountancy practices, multinational companies, and government agencies.
Program Outline
Tax Law LLM
Degree Overview
The Tax Law LLM is a prestigious, challenging, and rewarding postgraduate program. Offered by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) and located in the heart of London's legal district, Lincoln's Inn Fields, the LLM offers a comprehensive study of tax law with a strong international and comparative focus. It attracts ambitious graduates with diverse backgrounds who share a desire to be part of the highly competitive tax world.
Objectives:
- Provide an in-depth study of tax law
- Develop critical and analytical skills for successful application and interpretation of tax law principles in diverse international contexts
- Gain a solid grounding in the core principles of taxation, as well as a deeper understanding of advanced topics in international and comparative tax law.
- Enhance research and writing skills through critical analysis of legal sources and engagement with scholarly debate and cutting-edge issues.
Outline:
Program Content:
The Tax Law LLM offers a range of modules allowing students to develop a broad understanding of the subject or specialize in particular areas. Modules may cover topics such as:
- International Tax Law
- Transfer Pricing
- Taxation in Emerging and Developing Countries
- The Taxation of Individuals
- Anti-Avoidance
- Corporate Tax
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- International and Comparative Tax Law
Structure:
The LLM can be studied as a full-time (one year) or part-time (two years) program.
Full-time:
Full-time students complete 180 credits, taking four modules in each semester.
Part-time:
Part-time students complete 90 credits a year, taking two modules each semester.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule can be found online and is subject to change depending on the academic year. It outlines the specific modules offered each semester with their corresponding professors. Students should consult the schedule for the most up-to-date course offerings.
Modules:
Each module description consists of:
- Module title
- Learning outcomes
Assessment
Assessment methods in the program may include a combination of written exams, coursework, essays, research projects, and presentations. The specific assessment methods used for each module will be outlined in the individual module descriptions and may vary between different courses.
Teaching:
The program benefits from the expertise of leading academics and legal practitioners in the field of tax law. The teaching team offers a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group work to provide students with a stimulating and interactive learning experience. The LLM program may also incorporate guest lectures by experts and practitioners, offering additional insights and perspectives into the tax law landscape.
Careers
This program opens doors to diverse career paths in tax law and related fields. Graduates pursue careers in:
- Law firms
- Accountancy practices
- Tax departments of multinational companies
- Government agencies and tax authorities
- International organizations
- Entry Requirements:
- A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content.
- Applicants with other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.
- Additional requirements: Non-law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree may be admitted on the basis of an exceptional performance (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies.
- Non-law graduates who can demonstrate relevant professional experience and a strong foundation in legal principles are also encouraged to apply.
Conclusion
The Tax Law LLM at Queen Mary offers a rigorous and enriching learning experience for aspiring tax professionals.
Home: £18,850 Overseas: £29,950
