Tax Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program

Recent News

Gina Torielli, Graduate Tax Program Director, Attends Her Last Meeting as Member of the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section Council

Oct. 4 2012 - On Sept 27, Professor Torielli attended her last meeting as a member of the Taxation Section Council, having served as an officer for 5 years and a Council member for 3 more.  Her legacy include two Cooley LL.M. alumni and one Cooley J.D. grad serving on Council at her suggestion (these former students are working in the tax departments of Price Waterhouse Coopers, Miller Canfield, and General Motors).

Professor Gell is also serving as an officer this year and should continue in that capacity.

Prof Torielli was acknowledged for her service to the Section at the Section's Annual Meeting.  

Cooley Students Awarded at Michigan State Bar Annual Tax Conference

June 22, 2012 – Cooley Law School recently participated in the State Bar of Michigan's 25th Annual Tax Conference, presented by Taxation Section of the Bar and co-sponsored by Cooley. Eight Cooley students attended on a scholarship provided by the State Bar.

Cooley Adjunct Professor Paul McCord Appointed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Winners of 2011 Student Tax Writing Competition

The Tax Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan in conjunction with Thomas M. Cooley Law School is pleased to announce the winners in its 2011 Annual Student Tax Writing Competition. 

First prize is awarded to Kris Thavarajah for his paper.  Mr. Thavarajah will be awarded the opportunity to have a short article published in an upcoming edition of the tax section's journal, Michigan Tax Lawyer, plus receive a $100 Cooley bookstore credit.

Second prize is awarded to Joseph Simari. Mr. Simari will receive a $50 Cooley bookstore credit.

Overview

The Graduate Tax Program provides a practice-oriented curriculum to help lawyers expand their opportunities by obtaining both a better understanding of tax law and a respected credential in the tax field.

The 24-credit LL.M. degree can be earned at Cooley's campuses in Auburn Hills, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. The program is flexible offering:

Weekend courses, some weekday sections, and special sections beginning after the bar exams;

Accelerated classes to accommodate our students' desires to balance their education and family lives;

Full availability of classes year-round;

Short, one credit courses in "hot topics."

A degree that can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years.

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