Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about the program? I just got in and am still waiting to hear from NYU, UF, and Georgetown. How hard is it to find a job w/ the Northwestern LL.M. in tax? I know its a new program (started in 2002 I think) so what is its reputation. I'm most concerned w/ employment possibilities though. If anyone can help I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

I know a guy that did NW LLM in tax b/c he couldnt get a good job (the one he wanted) out of law school. He got it after NW. THey are ranked four, I think they are pretty good, I wouldnt go down any further in the ranks though. Oh, BTW, my friend got a job in CT where he wanted also, so you could get a job away from NW.

I just graduated from the Tax Program at NUSL, and without a doubt, I can say that my decision to enroll in it was the best decision that I have ever made. Along with other recent graduates, I was exposed to multiple areas of tax law, and worked harder than I ever have. As a reward, I found myself accepting a job in March.

The Program is only 5 years old, yet already recognized as the #4 program in the country. The Tax program is the highest ranked program at Northwestern Law. It is also smaller than most other LL.M. in Taxation programs, enrolling less than 40 students.

Unlike other Tax LLM programs, NUSL is very structured, requiring its students to take 6 classes per semester. Four of such courses are core areas - International, Partnership, International, and Property Transactions. NUSL requires its students to take the aforementioned 4 plus two electives during the fall semester. It requires its students to take the advanced versions of those 4 core classes plus two electives in the spring. Resultingly, from my experience, prospective employers are impressed with the knowledge base that NUSL Tax students possess.

Furthermore, the Program's employment statistics were strong for the Class of 2007. This is attributable, in part, to the growing reputation and recognition of the program, the impressive full-time, part-time, and visiting faculty (Postlewaite, Peroni, Yoder, Kramer, Cameron, etc.), and the required core curriculum. Also, the program is strong in International Taxation - offers International Taxation, Advanced International Taxation, Tax Treaties, Advanced International Corporate Tax Problems, and Tranfer Pricing.

The Career Center was very helpful, especially by engaging in the first annual TARE (Tax Attorney Recruiting Event) in Washington, D.C. Several NUSL Tax students were interviewed there and ultimately received offers. Students have been interviewed and/or placed in Chicago, New York, D.C., Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Kansas City, Ohio, California, Texas, Florida, etc. The TARE was held for NUSL, UF, and Boston U Tax LLM students, and NUSL blew away the competition.

This is a program on the rise, and for anyone with interest in learning tax law, having good employment prospects afterwards, and living in Chicago (and in a great part of the city), Northwestern Tax LLM will be a wise choice.