Tax attorneys play a vital role in a variety of settings, from helping individuals, businesses and charitable organizations navigate increasingly complex tax laws, to working for governmental agencies tasked with enforcement of statutes and regulations. This 24-credit certificate is open to all Quinnipiac Law students currently enrolled in our JD program and will count toward earning the JD degree.
For specific information on the program offerings, please contact:
Professor Jennifer B. Levine
Professor Jeffrey A. Cooper
Co-Directors, Tax Certificate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: 203-582-7377 (Prof. Levine); 203-582-3731 (Prof. Cooper)
Fax: 203-582-3244
Email: jeffrey.cooper@qu.edu or jennifer.levine@qu.edu
Tax Law Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| LAWS 305 | Federal Income Tax | 4 |
| Required Tax Courses (Minimum 11 credits) | ||
| LAWS 292 | Independent Research Project W | 2 |
| LAWS 293 | Independent Research Project W | 3 |
| LAWS 309 | Estate and Gift Taxation | 2 |
| LAWS 312 | Partnership Tax | 2-3 |
| LAWS 314 | Employee Benefits | 2 |
| LAWS 393 | Business Planning | 4 |
| LAWS 395 | Corporate Tax | 2 |
| LAWS 504 | Tax Policy- S, W | 2-2 |
| LAWS 519 | State & Local Tax | 2 |
| LAWS 631 | Financial Planning: Principles and Taxat | 2-3 |
| Related Courses (Up to 6 credits) | ||
| LAWS 205 | Business Organizations | 4 |
| LAWS 307 | Trusts and Estates | 3 |
| LAWS 369 | Real Estate Transactions | 3 |
| LAWS 370 | Family Law | 2-3 |
| LAWS 388 | Elder Law | 2 |
| LAWS 435 | Advanced Family Law I - S | 2-3 |
| LAWS 505 | Mergers & Acquisitions | 2-3 |
| LAWS 510 | Commercial Transactions Workshop Exp | 2 |
| LAWS 516 | International Business Trans. | 2-3 |
| LAWS 628 | Estate Planning & Drafting | 2 |
| LAWS 644 | Probate Court Practice and Procedure Exp | 2 |
| Experiential Requirement (3 credits) | 3 | |
Students must earn at least 3 credits through participation in the Tax Clinic and/or an externship placement approved by the certificate director. The experiential requirement may be waived for students with substantial tax law work experience. | ||
Writing Requirement
A student must write a substantial paper — or a series of shorter writings that together comprise a substantial amount of written work — on a topic or topics related to tax. The topic or topics for the written work used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the certificate Directors. A paper written for a journal may qualify, if the topic is approved by the certificate Directors.