Tax Law
Lewis & Clark Law School offers a program that provides training of the highest quality at all levels of tax scholarship. From the aspiring tax lawyer, who must master many of the intricacies of the tax system, to the future general litigator, who needs a basic framework within which to view that system, students at Lewis & Clark enjoy unique educational opportunities and small class sizes, which allow professors to provide students with individual attention.
Studying Tax Law
Only a few students come to law school with a burning desire to learn about taxes. But law students soon discover that tax law has a profound influence on commerce, and even on personal matters, throughout the developed world.
Virtually every lawyer needs to be conversant in the law of taxation, as businesses and individuals routinely seek advice from their attorneys on tax matters. Just as most citizens view taxes as a necessary evil, the legal community views knowledge of the tax laws as a basic component of a successful career.
Despite popular misconception, the study of tax law is not dry or exceedingly difficult to grasp. For many students, the tax law courses turn out to be some of the most exciting in their law school curriculum—so much so that some decide, midway through law school, to pursue a specialty in tax matters. Understanding the US tax system is important and has practical applications in all areas of the law, so we encourage students to take additional tax law classes.
News
Professor Bogdanski’s Article Published in Estate Planning
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Doubles Funding Received
The LITC has received a substantial boost in funding, doubling its budget to $400,000 with a $200,000 matching grant, allowing the clinic to expand its services
Karla E. Márquez ’23 Joins Low Income Tax Clinic as Clinical Fellow
Karla E. Márquez ’23, a dedicated legal advocate, joins the Low Income Tax Clinic as a clinical fellow following a doubling of the clinic’s funding for the 2023-2024 school year.