Designed for professionals who do not hold a Juris Doctor (JD), the online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Taxation equips professionals with a fundamental understanding of tax law, including the procedural and technical aspects. Students will gain critical thinking and analytical skills as well as the tools needed to anticipate and address changing tax legislation.

The program can be completed in as little as 18 months.

Contact Info

Phone:314-597-3365
Email:onlinegradlaw@wustl.edu
Website:https://online.law.washu.edu/master-of-legal-studies-in-taxation/

Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (Online)

Program Requirements

  • 24 total credits
  • Three required courses
  • 12 credits of electives
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.70, based on all courses, whether or not credit is earned

Courses

Students in the online MLS in Taxation program must complete three required courses and then choose from a variety of electives to meet their individual career goals. Optional learning experiences allow students to tailor this degree to their specific interests or skill set. Visit the online Master of Legal Studies in Taxation curriculum for current course descriptions.

Required Courses

  • Introduction to U.S. Law & Methods
  • Legal Writing & Analysis
  • Federal Income Taxation

Electives

  • Accounting for Tax Attorneys
  • Corporate Taxation
  • ERISA
  • Externship
  • Federal Income Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts
  • Federal Taxation of Partnerships
  • Federal Tax Procedure
  • International Taxation
  • State and Local Taxation
  • Supervised Research
  • Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Tax Research Writing