C. Tax Policy

Course Information

Course Number
L8372-COL
Curriculum Level
Upperclass
Areas of Study
Taxation
Type
Colloquium

Section 001 Information

Instructor

Section Description

This colloquium introduces students to cutting-edge research in tax policy, and offers an opportunity for students to develop skills in reading and critiquing contemporary legal scholarship. Class sessions will consist of a mix of guest speakers presenting their research in progress and instruction aimed to introduce students to foundational concepts relevant to tax policy analysis. Students will submit response papers in advance of some class sessions, and are expected to actively participate during class discussions. Minor writing credit and LLM writing credit are available in this class.

School Year & Semester
Fall 2025
Location
JGH 501
Schedule
Class meets on
  • Thursday
4:20 pm - 6:10 pm
Points
2
Method of Evaluation
Paper
J.D Writing Credit?
Minor (automatic)
LLM Writing Project
Automatic

Learning Outcomes

Primary
  • Students will gain a deeper understanding of cutting-edge issues in tax policy.
  • Students will hone their skills in reading and critiquing academic articles, and also in making and rebutting policy arguments.
  • Students will improve their writing by composing reaction papers.

Course Limitations

Instructor Pre-requisites
None
Instructor Co-Requisites
None
Requires Permission
No
Recommended Courses
None
Other Limitations
None