Skip To Main Content

Texas A&M Law Master of Legal Studies | International Tax Law & Policy

Our international tax MLS is designed for tax professionals, including accountants, economists, and financial leaders, whose careers demand an understanding of international tax and related issues. We created our unique industry-based curriculum in consultation with multinational corporations, large firms, and governments to train graduates prepared to meet their needs.

Time to Complete: Est. 1-2 years (30 Credit hours)

Modality: Online

Three Starts Per Year: Fall, Spring, Summer

Tuition: $33,825

“This program has given me the exposure and confidence to feel better about providing advice and counsel to my clients in complex areas of taxation. [My professors] encouraged us to grow and develop and not to be intimidated in this highly specialized area.”

- Anthony Paul Vernaglia ’21

World-Renowned Faculty

Our international tax professors have backgrounds in law, economics, accounting, and data science and are renowned authors, academics, tax executives, and tax advisors. Our multidisciplinary approach to teaching will expose you to various industries and fields that are intertwined with international tax law, regulation, and policy.

The Strength of the Aggie Network

Obtaining a degree from Texas A&M University — a Tier 1 research institution and one of the largest universities in the U.S. — will give you a marketable credential recognized around the world. The Aggie network spans the globe, with nearly 600,000 former students in over 160 countries.

Who can benefit from an MLS in International Tax Law & Policy?

By combining up-to-date legal education with real-world skills relevant to the international tax law industry, an MLS degree from Texas A&M Law prepares you to address international tax problems from a data management and risk analysis perspective. Our MLS degree candidates come from a variety of backgrounds, including:

  • CPAs
  • Economists
  • Financial entrepreneurs 
  • Finance executives
  • Financial product advisor
  • Financial tech professionals
  • International tax professional
  • Mergers & acquisitions consultants
  • State and local tax professionals
  • Tax consultants
  • Tax specialists/government contractors

“The best attribute was the quality of the faculty and staff. I appreciated the significant learning resources that were offered; more than I could have ever imagined. I consistently felt supported, valued, and respected as a busy adult learner and was able to succeed. Nowhere have I found students and faculty more engaged than at Texas A&M School of Law.”

- Susanna Hartanto ’22

Master of Legal Studies | International Tax Law & Policy Curriculum

Texas A&M Law’s cutting-edge international tax curriculum, program methodology, and operational structure are built on in-depth industry research and will continue to evolve with industry trends and needs. The curriculum covers tax mitigation and tax-risk management and includes exposure to state-of-the-art data analytics.

The Master of Legal Studies in International Tax Law & Policy is a 30-credit-hour program. Candidates typically enroll in two courses per semester, which allows them to reach eligibility to graduate within two years. Candidates also have the flexibility as to how many courses to enroll in each semester, subject to university program rules.

Supported, Online Learning

We offer the convenience and flexibility of asynchronous online learning without sacrificing the caliber of education that you expect from a top-tier law school. Using Canvas, online learners experience an intuitive, user-friendly design, and our highly engaged faculty use tools that promote instructor-to-student and student-to-student interaction — all from the comfort of your own home or study environment. And because we know that many of our students are working professionals, we have support staff available on nights and weekends.