LOS ANGELES – The Graduate Tax Program at LMU Loyola Law School is launching an online version of its popular Summer Tax Intensive In response to the current medical and economic crisis. The program offers a unique credential and classes custom-designed for online instruction. The priority application deadline for the program is May 8 with classes starting on May 26. More information is available at www.lls.edu/summertax.
For over a decade, employers have valued graduates of the Summer Tax Intensive program at LMU Loyola Law School because of their incomparable preparation to tackle the real-world complexities of U.S. tax law. The same robust curriculum is now available to students beyond the Los Angeles area in an online format, custom-built in accordance with the most current research on effective online teaching and learning.
In one summer, students may cover several courses (12 units) of U.S. income tax law: individual taxation, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, taxation of property transactions, and the advanced timing rules essential to business tax planning and return preparation. At the end of the summer, students who complete the program can offer prospective employers an incomparable credential. Those same students may take an additional 12 units of tax courses online to complete a Tax LLM from Loyola Law School.
More than just video recordings of past lectures, Loyola Law School’s online tax courses are designed with student engagement in mind. Using hands-on approaches, live discussions led by our leading tax faculty, and engaging material for independent study, this program sets itself apart, rivaling the top online and in-person tax programs for thorough content and dynamic, high-level instruction.
The Summer Tax Intensive Online Program has benefits for several audiences:
JD students may take the Summer Tax Intensive Online during their first or second JD summer. OCI and other employers will value the credential (completion of the Summer Tax Intensive) not available from any other law school in the United States. During their remaining JD years, they can take an additional 12 units of Loyola Law School tax courses online or as a visitor in Los Angeles (with the home school’s permission, those units can count toward both JD and Tax LLM degrees)
and graduate with a JD from their home school and a Tax LLM from LMU Loyola Law School in the same three years required for the JD. Or they may just complete one or both courses of the Summer Tax Intensive Online on a standalone basis.
JD graduates may take the Summer Tax Intensive Online this summer. Then over the next five years, they can take an additional 12 units of Loyola Law School tax courses online or as a visitor in Los Angeles and obtain their Tax LLM degree. Or they may just complete one or both courses of the Summer Tax Intensive Online on a standalone basis.
Professionals considering further training in tax law may take the Summer Tax Intensive Online this summer. Then over the next five years, they can take an additional 12 units of Loyola Law School tax courses online or as a visitor in Los Angeles and obtain their Tax LLM or Master of Tax Law degree. Or they can just complete one or both courses of the Summer Tax Intensive Online on a standalone basis.
The Summer Tax Intensive is offered in two 6-unit courses: Income Taxation Intensive (individual taxation, taxation of property transactions, and timing) and Business Taxation Intensive (corporate and partnership taxation). Both courses are offered for Tax LLM or Master of Tax Law credit; neither counts toward the JD degree. Standard financial aid rules for legal education apply. To learn more or apply by the May 8 priority application deadline, visit www.lls.edu/summertax. For other questions, contact Graduate Tax Program Director Jennifer Kowal at jennifer.kowal@lls.edu or 213.736.8349.
About LMU Loyola Law School
Located on an award-winning Frank Gehry-designed campus in downtown Los Angeles, Loyola Law School is home to prominent faculty, dedicated students and cutting-edge programs. The law school strives to instill in students the knowledge they need to excel on their chosen paths. It dedicates itself to preparing students for the rigors of practice with an extensive portfolio of practical-training opportunities, a 18,000-strong alumni network and a focus on social justice. Learn more at: www.lls.edu.