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.
Applicants expecting to be full-time students must apply for initial admission into the Fall Quarter only (applications for Fall Quarter are due by November 1 of the
prior year for international applicants or July 1 of the current year for U.S. citizens/permanent
residents). Applicants who expect to attend on a part-time basis (i.e., those who
expect to register for fewer than 12 credits per quarter), may apply for admission
to any of the three quarters that make up the academic year.
Full-Time Students:
November 1 (international applicants, Fall Quarter courses)
July 1 (Fall Quarter courses)
Part-Time Students (except international applicants):
July 1 (Fall Quarter courses)
November 1 (Winter Quarter courses)
February 1 (Spring Quarter courses)
May 15 (Summer Quarter courses)
Students who do not wish to be degree candidates may
take courses for CLE credit
(each course has been approved for credit by the Washington State CLE Board). Persons
with questions may contact the Graduate Taxation Program Admissions Office: Telephone
(206) 616-8340; Fax (206) 685-4469.