Taxation Law Program Admissions
Applicants must hold a J.D. or an equivalent degree from a law school that is a
member of the Association of American Law Schools and is approved by the American
Bar Association. International students must have a first degree in law or equivalent.
The central criterion for admission will be the applicant's potential for successful
completion of, and contribution to, the Program. Especially important factors include
the candidate's overall academic record, particularly in law school; the candidate's
performance in tax or related law school courses; and the candidate's professional
experience. Each candidate's potential is compared to that of other applicants,
with the objective of filling each class with the best students in the applicant
pool.
- Submit an
On-line application
- Pay the online application fee using a major credit card
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- Official transcripts and degree statements
- International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at the University of
Washington. International applicants include students who hold
U.S. visas, such as F-1, J-1 Exchange Visitors, H1-B, any dependent visas or any
other non-immigrant classifications. (You are not an international applicant
if you hold a U.S. "Green Card or Immigrant" status.) International
applicants are required to provide additional
application materials and information when they apply to the University of Washington Graduate School. When you
have submitted an on-line Graduate School Application and paid the application fee,
you will see a
detailed check list of requirements.
The following items should be sent directly to the Law School Graduate Program in
Taxation (William H. Gates Hall, Box 353020, Seattle, WA 98195-3020):
- Copy of the Graduate School Application, signed and dated
- Copy of official law school transcript(s)
- Statement from your law school or dean indicating class rank, if any.
- One or more letters of recommendation specifically commenting on the writer's perception
of your ability to do graduate work in the area of taxation
- Statement of Purpose (one page) indicating why you wish to pursue graduate study
in taxation, and, if you have significant post law school experience, a current
résumé
- Foreign students generally must submit a TOEFL score. Please see
UW Graduate School Memo 8: English Language Ability for Admission to the Graduate School
for TOEFL requirements.