Master of Taxation (J.D./LL.M.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
The Taxation (J.D./LL.M.) at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 22, 2026.
About Master of Taxation (J.D./LL.M.)
Students in the joint J.D./LL.M. in Taxation program can earn an LL.M. in Taxation by completing as few as six LL.M. courses after receiving the J.D. degree.
Students can choose from a wide array of related seminars and electives, including Tax and Budget Policy, Personal Income Tax, Accounting and Finance for Lawyers, and Tax Planning for International Business.
Our faculty consists of partners in major Chicago law firms, attorneys in the tax groups of national accounting firms, and full-time Chicago-Kent faculty. Some of the most distinguished tax attorneys in Chicago serve on our advisory board.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Taxation (J.D./LL.M.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
This program is open to J.D. students at Chicago-Kent College of Law. To enroll, a student must be in the upper one-third of their class or receive the permission of the program director. Students must complete LAW 216: Personal Income Tax before enrolling.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Taxation (J.D./LL.M.)
Tax attorneys help clients navigate the complex and constantly changing world of federal, state and local tax laws. Practice areas include corporate taxation, international taxation, partnership taxation, employee benefits and retirement plans, nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, trusts, and personal estate and tax planning.
Many corporations have in-house tax specialists who must be familiar with the tax law and reporting norms of numerous countries and all the states. On the other hand, many small-firm practitioners concentrate on providing business tax planning to a relatively small group of clients, often small business owners.
Fee Information
United States of America, Chicago