Hi,
I am a first time poster. I am 6 months out of law school and have been doing international tax work for a small firm. I have started considering a tax LLM and would like to complete the E-LLM program in NYU or Georgetown porbably starting in Fall 2017. I f I cannot get into one of those top programs, I would probably go to UM as it is local. I have the following questions:
1. Is the E-LLM as well regarded as the regular LLM at NYU & G-town? Is a different degree actually awarded or is it the same degree?
2. What do the more experienced members regard my chances for the top programs with the following stats:
i. Graduated top 5% in a low T2/high T3 lawschool.
ii. Finance undergrad ( 3.5+ GPA)
iii. Grades: Income Tax: A-; Estate and Gift Tax: A (book award); Bankruptcy: A; Business Orgs.: A (book award); Mergers and Acquisitions:A (book award).
iv. Experience: 5 years in Corporate Finance; around one year in international tax law (by the time I apply).
Thanks in advance.
Tax LLM
Posted Jul 13, 2016 21:15
I am a first time poster. I am 6 months out of law school and have been doing international tax work for a small firm. I have started considering a tax LLM and would like to complete the E-LLM program in NYU or Georgetown porbably starting in Fall 2017. I f I cannot get into one of those top programs, I would probably go to UM as it is local. I have the following questions:
1. Is the E-LLM as well regarded as the regular LLM at NYU & G-town? Is a different degree actually awarded or is it the same degree?
2. What do the more experienced members regard my chances for the top programs with the following stats:
i. Graduated top 5% in a low T2/high T3 lawschool.
ii. Finance undergrad ( 3.5+ GPA)
iii. Grades: Income Tax: A-; Estate and Gift Tax: A (book award); Bankruptcy: A; Business Orgs.: A (book award); Mergers and Acquisitions:A (book award).
iv. Experience: 5 years in Corporate Finance; around one year in international tax law (by the time I apply).
Thanks in advance.
Posted Jul 14, 2016 17:39
The degree itself is the same. You get an LLM in taxation -- no where on your diploma or transcript will it say "executive". I specifically asked the adcoms this.
With your stats, I'd say you're almost definitely in. Both at NYU and Georgetown. I'd be shocked if you aren't also offered a scholarship from Georgetown.
Good job in law school and good luck with your applications!
With your stats, I'd say you're almost definitely in. Both at NYU and Georgetown. I'd be shocked if you aren't also offered a scholarship from Georgetown.
Good job in law school and good luck with your applications!
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