Program Overview

Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (Online)

Overview

The online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Taxation is designed for professionals who do not hold a Juris Doctor (JD). This program 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.

Program Requirements

• 24 total credits
• Four required courses
• 12 credits of electives
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.74, 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.

Required Courses

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

Electives

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

Program Details

The Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (Online) is part of the broader Law program offerings, which include:

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
• Juris Scientiae Doctoris (JSD)
• Online Programs
  • Master of Legal Studies in Taxation
• Study Abroad/Exchange Programs
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University Context

The Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (Online) is offered by Washington University in St. Louis, which provides a range of academic programs across various schools, including:

• Graduate & Professional
  • Graduate Study
  • University PhD Policies & Requirements
  • PhD Mentored Experiences
  • Architecture & Urban Design
  • Art
  • Arts & Sciences
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Social Work & Social Policy
  • Cross-School Interdisciplinary PhD Programs
  • Interdisciplinary Opportunities
  • School of Continuing & Professional Studies