In today's world, tax issues are inescapable, increasingly complex and constantly changing. The tax program draws upon Miami's unique location – the pivot point between S. America, N. America and Europe – to bring the region's diverse perspectives and career-building opportunities to students.
Miami Law's tax program and courses focus on building a better tax lawyer who develops the "tax sense" necessary to resolve tax problems with confidence, which is evident in our excellent career outcomes.
Who Should Consider This Degree?
Tax law professionals who need to acquire or upgrade knowledge particularly in the areas of international tax and representing high net worth individuals.
Practitioners interested in making a career pivot and seeking an efficient way to gain expertise in the area.
Law students who have identified tax as an area of interest and wish to obtain a JD/LLM.
Visiting students from other law schools can take this LLM while completing their JD at their home law school.
Recent law graduates who want to complete further instruction in tax law prior to entering the field.
To become apprised of recent legal and business developments in tax, top practicing local, national, and international attorneys teach timely courses, and practical learning is a large component of the program. The depth of the program faculty allows professors to focus on teaching their specialties; in addition, they have particular strength in government service – Treasury Department, IRS, and Capitol Hill.
The select program size allows for students to interact with professors, with the Program Director, with specialized career counselors, and with each other. Students receive personalized guidance on course choices and on career options.
The program offers strong foundational courses to give a robust understanding of fundamental tax subjects. Electives build on concepts to tackle increasingly complex issues. These give students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of areas of interest.
Students can choose to concentrate their studies in Business Tax, International Tax, or Taxation of High Net Worth Individuals and have this noted on their transcripts.
There is a career advisor who has special training in assisting tax LLM students. This experienced advisor helps with their job searches and professional development needs, including one-on-one training on networking, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more. In addition, the career office offers comprehensive online and on campus services and resources.
In the program students can draw upon the unique tax expertise in Miami – a diplomatic hub and leading center for international tax planning replete with multinational headquarters, international banks, and experts in the field. Miami's position as a leading financial center means there are multiple organizations that welcome students to their regular meetings: The Society of Tax and Estate Practitioners, FL Bar Tax Section New Lawyers Committee, Greater Miami Tax Institute, and South Florida Tax Litigation Association. Students can also take part in the International Tax Conference sponsored by the FL Bar Tax Section and the FL Institute of CPAs and the U.S.-Latin America Tax Planning Strategies Conference organized by the ABA Section of Taxation, the International Fiscal Association–USA Branch, the International Bar Association–Taxes Committee, the Tax Executives Institute, and the ABA Section of International Law.
Miami Law has a broad alumni network, and students are encouraged to connect with other graduates who work in tax. Students can also participate in campus recruiting programs, the University of Miami’s Accounting Career Fair, and conferences, lectures and other networking events such as "Tax Talks" at the law school where alums and local practitioners talk to students about types of tax careers, how to find tax law jobs, and career advice.
"One of the main reasons why I came to the tax LLM program at University of Miami was to develop a strong foundation in tax knowledge on which to build creative tax solutions."
Melanie Adelson, JD/LLM '15 Underwriting Counsel, Ambridge Partners LLC Greater New York City
“I think Miami Law is great at letting students find what’s out there for them. I’ve done everything from winning motions in a clinic to being selected from the NFL contract negotiation competition and obtaining a tax LLM at the same time as my JD After thoroughly analyzing my interests and experience, I felt that a career as a transactional attorney was perfect for me.”
Jimmy Camilus, JD/LLM '21 Associate, Carlton Fields Orlando, FL
“Pursuing a JD/MBA/LLM in tax at the University of Miami is undeniably the best decision I made with respect to my career. The Triple Degree Program instilled a deep technical foundation that has prepared me to advise on the most complex matters.”
Eli R. Rodrigues, JD/MBA/LLM '17 Associate, Holland & Knight LLP Miami, FL
"Securing employment is often the most challenging final hurdle to clear after completing a legal education. I am thankful that Miami Law helped me secure a position with BDO while I was in my final semester of the Tax LLM I am also grateful to the program for giving me the foundation necessary to embark on a career in international taxation."
