Overview

Boston University's School of Law offers qualified Boston University JD candidates the opportunity to earn an LLM in Taxation with only one semester of full-time post-JD study. In order to be eligible for the LLM, a seven-semester student must earn a total of 24 credits in qualified tax courses. The student, however, is given advanced standing toward the LLM for 12 credits in qualified tax courses taken as a part of the JD course of study.

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Possess knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law;
Possess the ability to perform:
- Legal analysis and reasoning
- Legal research
- Problem-solving
- Written communication in the legal context
- Oral communication in the legal context;
Understand the exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system;
Demonstrate the professional skills of collaboration, counseling, and negotiation needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession. All students will also demonstrate a basic understanding of business fundamentals and be able to read and understand basic financial documents; and
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the US tax system, law, and procedures.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

National

A completed Application for Graduate Admission

Three letters of recommendation.

A personal statement

A current résumé

Transcript(s)

A nonrefundable application fee of $85

International

International Student Data Form

Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)

Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)

Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)

Notarized English translations of all documents not in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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