LLM International and Comparative Tax Law

The LLM International and Comparative Tax Law programme will develop a detailed understanding and knowledge of selected key principles, rules and concepts of business taxation (including international taxation) in the UK, India and the United States including their application in a practical context and to complex fact scenarios; You will compare and evaluate the extent to which the law of business taxation has adapted to the modern business environment in relation to those subjects within the syllabus; Investigate and discuss selected proposed reforms in the law relating to business taxation in the UK, USA and India; Develop the practical and cognitive skills appropriate for practice in the area of business taxation; and develop the transferable skills appropriate for general professional employment.

Key Information

•Opportunity to get involved in our award-winning Pro Bono Centre offering legal advice
•Interact with a mix of academic, judiciary and practitioners from various legal systems
•Develop a deep understanding of how International and Comparative Taw Law operates in practice
•Learn to apply tax strategies as part of a portfolio of units on commercial and corporate law
•Participate in international symposia on trans-national crime

Programme details

The LLM in International and Comparative Tax is designed for law graduates, qualified lawyers, finance managers and professionals with an accounting background. It gives you an advantage in an increasingly competitive market, by providing you with a practical and relevant knowledge of key issues in international and comparative tax law.

Is this programme right for me?

The LLM International and Comparative Tax Law Masters degree is particularly suited for those intending to work within in International and Comparative Tax Law, including:

• Law graduates intending to work in an International and Comparative Tax law environment
• Finance and accounting professionals who are interested in an in-depth study of UK and International tax principles
• In-house corporate counsel interested in tax planning strategies for their employers
• Barristers or solicitors in private practice or in-house lawyers who wish to specialise in or increase their knowledge of International and Comparative Tax Law
• Those already in an International and Comparative Tax practice who want a deeper understanding of this area of law

How will I be taught?

To ensure you get the most from your study, modules are taught with a mix of lectures and small group seminars, supported by comprehensive online material. Our lecturers are experts in their relevant subject areas, many having international reputations and current practical experience.

You will receive excellent teaching and support, and will be encouraged to research and study independently with the support of your personal tutor, and when it comes to your dissertation a dedicated supervisor.

Comprehensive learning material can be accessed anytime, anywhere via our virtual learning environment. Most lectures are also available on MP3 and MP4 files.

How the programme is structured

You can choose to study one year full-time or two years part-time, with the option of two starts in January 2013 and September 2013. See the ‘Modules’ tab for details of how you can structure your programme. Study Mode: Ten hours of lectures and 30 hours of seminars.