LLM in Estate Planning

Overview

The Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning  prepares attorneys to deal with the tax implications of wealth transfers and with the related non-tax, investment and business succession planning issues. The breadth and depth of coverage of both the tax and non-tax aspects of individual and estate planning distinguishes the curriculum from traditional graduate tax programs.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning is highly selective, and decisions are made as applications are received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible.

Performance in law school Income Tax and Trusts and Estates courses, as well as a candidate's overall law school record are of particular interest in evaluating the application. Although many students enroll each year without prior legal experience in estate planning beyond academic courses, consideration is given to any such prior experience. Prior to enrollment, applicants must have earned a J.D. or LL.B. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and must have successfully completed the equivalent of both a J.D. trusts and estates course and a basic Federal Income Tax course at the J.D. level.

Curriculum Requirements

Sample Plan of Study