Many lawyers and accountants pursue tax degrees.
If you're interested in pursuing a law or graduate degree with a tax concentration, several reputable colleges and universities are available to consider during your decision-making process. Some graduate tax programs are specific to law, while others focus on accounting. Sometimes attorneys and accountants study side by side in the same classroom when pursuing their degrees.
New York University
New York University has the nation's top-ranked tax law program.
NYU's graduate tax program has been in operation for 60 years. Since 1992, "U.S. News and World Report" has ranked it as the nation's best tax law program. Enrolled students choose a course of study from one of five disciplines: Business Tax, Estate Planning, International Tax, Tax Policy and General Tax. NYU's graduate tax program has an alumni network of over 10,000 tax attorneys.
New York University School of Law
245 Sullivan St., Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10012
212-998-6150
law.nyu.edu
Georgetown University
Many of Georgetown University's adjunct professors make tax policy.
Georgetown's location in Washington, D.C., places students at the heart of where tax law is created. Because of this, the university has an extensive faculty of adjunct professors who have firsthand experience in congressional tax-writing committees, the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and even the Department of the Treasury. Currently, Georgetown's enrollment in the tax program is 200 students, the highest of all its law school divisions.
Georgetown University School of Law
600 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-662-9124
law.georgetown.edu
Northwestern University
Northwestern University prides itself on a low student-to-instructor ratio.
Located in Chicago, Northwestern's tax program is a branch of the university's law school. One aspect of Northwestern's education of which the university is especially proud is the low student-to-instructor ratio. Because of this, it's easy to have a one-on-one relationship with your professors at Northwestern. Also, these professors have written much of the material used in the classroom, so they know the course lessons inside and out.
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-503-3100
law.northwestern.edu
University of Denver
The University of Denver teaches tax to both attorneys and accountants.
The University of Denver's graduate tax program welcomes both attorneys and accountants. Side by side, they learn different tax curriculums, including lessons on the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury regulations. The University of Denver also boasts excellent rates of job placement because of its network connections and on-site campus recruiting. Full-time students earn their degree within a year, and part-time and night classes are available as well.
Graduate Tax Program
University of Denver
2255 E. Evans Ave., #390
Denver, CO 80208
303-871-6239
du.edu
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