Professional LLM in Specializing in Tax Law

 

Neil Brooks in the Media

Osgoode Professional Development congratulates Professor Neil Brooks on The Trouble with Billionaires, which he co-authored with Linda McQuaig. Read an excerpt of the book in the Toronto Star. OPD hosted a reading and informal debate with authors Professor Brooks and Linda McQuaig for OPD LLM alumni.

Professor Brooks will be teaching Tax Policy, Statutory Interpretation and the Foundations of Taxation of Individuals starting in November 2011 and Advanced Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders in June 2012.

 

Distance Learning is not available for this program.

Directors


Professor Neil Brooks, Osgoode Hall Law School
Scott Wilkie, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

 

Knowledge of tax law is essential in any business environment – and the study of tax law is intellectually fascinating. This two-year Professional LLM program offers students an opportunity to gain a deep and broad understanding of the policies, principles and the internal logic of tax laws in Canada and beyond. It covers all aspects of tax law from the most basic rules underlying traditional personal tax planning principles to current developments in the sophisticated design of financial instruments. Courses are taught by a diverse range of scholars and practitioners, all of whom are leaders in their areas of teaching and practice.

 

Degree Requirements

 

The degree requirements will be satisfied upon the completion of 36 credits. The 36
credits can be obtained by either coursework or a blend of coursework and a Major
Research Paper.

 

Curriculum

 

All courses in this program are offered in an intensive format. Classes must be attended in person in Toronto.

Note: Faculty, curriculum, course descriptions and degree requirements are subject to change without notice.

 

Required Course

 

Tax Policy, Statutory Interpretation and the Foundations of the Taxation of Individuals

 

Elective Courses

 

Tax Administration and Litigation
The Taxation of Trusts and Estates
Advanced Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
International Taxation

International Tax Policy
Overview of the US Taxation and Recent Developments

Taxation of Financial Instruments

Income Tax Aspects of Debt Financing

Comparative Income Tax Law and Policy
Managerial Tax Planning
Retirement Income Plans and Deferred Compensation Arrangements
The Taxation of Charitable Gifts, Charities and Foundations
Partnerships and Alternative Business Vehicles
Tax Treaties: Policy, Application and Interpretation

Major Research Paper

 

LLM Admissions Contact


Phone:  416.673.4670

Toll free within Canada: 1.888.923.3394
Email: admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca

 

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