The Law, LLM degree is offered with two concentrations: Taxation and Business Transactions.
The concentration in Taxation provides lawyers with educational opportunity to obtain an advanced degree in tax law that is both broad-based but also in-depth. Students can also choose electives allowing for concentrations in either Estate Planning or Business Tax.
The concentration in Business Transactions is designed to train students to serve the needs of business and tax clients throughout the life cycle of a business venture. The skills-based program begins with formation and choice of business entity, then addresses, possible reorganizations and mergers as the business matures. The concentration also offers elective courses in various business tax courses.
September 2025
School of Law
101 Paul W. Bryant Drive, East,
TUSCALOOSA,
Alabama,
35487, United States
The Graduate Admissions Committee of the Law School will review all applications for admission. The Committee will evaluate each candidate based on the likelihood of success in the program.
Candidates for the degree of Law, LLM with either a concentration in Taxation and Business Transactions must have a law degree and an academic record reflecting an ability to perform graduate work.
English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5; Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score of admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 59.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
