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JD Biglaw Tax Associates - LLM

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:19 am

Is it typical for firms to expect JD only tax associates to do a part-time LLM, and/or is it typical for firms to pay for the LLM?

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Re: JD Biglaw Tax Associates - LLM

Post by CanadianWolf » Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:21 pm

Practice & policy probably varies by firm.

Based on research that I have done on Wash DC law firms, many resumes/CVs show that a Georgetown LLM was earned on a part-time basis over three years while working at that firm. This suggests employer sponsorship.

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Re: JD Biglaw Tax Associates - LLM

Post by papermateflair » Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:00 am

I think the practice and policy even depends within a firm. At my firm probably 50% of the tax associates have LLMs, but some sub-groups won't hire folks without an LLM, some ask associates to get an LLM part time, and others just don't care. I think it comes down to the preferences of the partners.

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