Tax Law (Please note this programme is no longer running)

New from 2013-14! We are delighted to announce that, with effect from the 2013-14 academic year, applicants who do not have a law degree but who have appropriate work experience in the Tax sector will be permitted to enrol for the LLM in International Tax.

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• Applicants who may previously have considered enrolling for our MA Tax programme (which has been discontinued) are strongly encouraged to consider enrolling for our specialist LLM in International Tax. Further details may be found under 'Entry Requirements' under International Tax.

PURPOSETo provide you with the opportunity to obtain a systematic understanding of knowledge of English, European and/or international tax in modules chosen from a range of tax areas, and also to ensure that you have an understanding of a wide range of theories, concepts, values, principles and rules in relation to the modules. It should also enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research and advanced scholarship in your chosen modules.

DESCRIPTION

The programme is designed for those without a legal degree to engage in a comprehensive study of domestic and international tax law. It offers the modules of the International Tax LLM with additional skills training for non-lawyers. There is also an opportunity to prepare for the Chartered Institute of Taxation Advanced Diploma in International Tax.

You will also have the opportunity, subject to approval, to study on other subjects offered by King’s as part of the Master of Laws LLM programme, for example commercial, finance or business related subjects.

Students will be those with an interest in tax, who would like a comprehensive and sound knowledge of different areas of tax, who have some experience or proven interest in the arena. Students who are not yet working will gain knowledge which will help them to gain employment in this area, while students who are working will gain expertise in specific areas of taxation in order to improve their prospects and broaden their horizons.

Modules may include EU Tax Law, International Tax Law, Tax & Estate Planning, Taxation of Business Enterprises, Value Added Tax and Transfer Pricing.