MT Application Instructions

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    Capital University Law School Master of Taxation Application
    In assessing an applicant’s academic record, the committee will pay attention to the nature and quality of previous educational experiences both undergraduate and graduate, supported by official transcripts, educational institutions, class rank, grade point average generally, and grades in courses related to taxation and business. Other factors considered will include the prospective student’s work experience.

    Applications to the Master of Taxation program are accepted at all times. Applicants may apply for fall or spring admission. Application deadlines are:

    Fall 2013: July 15, 2013
    Spring 2014: December 9, 2013
    Summer 2014: March 31, 2014

    Submit original transcripts and the application fee directly to the law school at the following address:

    Myron C. Grauer
    Acting Associate Dean for Graduate Law Programs and Professor of Law
    Capital University Law School
    303 East Broad Street
    Columbus, Ohio 43215-3200
    (614) 236-6681 (office) (614) 236-6956 (fax)
    E-mail: gradlaw@law.capital.edu

    The application, including the resume and the personal statement, and letters of recommendation may be submitted by mail at the above address or electronically to gradlaw@law.capital.edu. Questions may be directed to Dean Grauer at gradlaw@law.capital.edu or 614-236-6681.

    Read all the information carefully before submitting your application. Files are not reviewed for admission until all required materials are received. Failure to answer all questions or submit all required documents will delay application processing.

    M.T. APPLICANTS WITH U.S. DEGREES

    Admission Requirements

    1. A baccalaureate degree at an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting affiliates of the American Council on Education. 
    2. Successful completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of business and accounting courses which must include classes in federal personal income taxation and business law (including agency, partnerships and corporations). 
    3. Demonstrated aptitude to undertake graduate tax studies as evidenced by the following criteria:
      1. Accounting and undergraduate academic record, including grades in accounting, tax and tax related courses;
      2. Relevant published and unpublished written work (applicants are encouraged to attach to their application evidence of writing ability including tax and business-related articles);
      3. The nature and duration of accounting experience, including possession of professional certificates such as the CPA or CMA; and
      4. The score achieved no earlier than five years prior to the application on a nationally competitive admissions examination such as the LSAT, GMAT or GRE (taking these tests is not required for admissions to the M.T. program but if the exam has been taken the results may indicate aptitude for success in the program.)
       


    Application Instructions

    Before a candidate is considered for admission to the M.T. program, we must receive:

    1. The application, which includes a personal statement and a resume. Personal statement: The statement gives applicants the opportunity to describe their reasons for pursuing an M.T. degree and to elaborate on their abilities and experience.
    2. The $35 application fee (payable to “Capital University Law School.”)
    3. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
    4. Two letters of recommendation.

    CAPITAL UNIVERSITY CURRENT STUDENTS & ALUMNI

    The application fee is waived for Capital University students and alumni.

    Letters of recommendation are not required, but you must submit the names and contact information of two professional or academic references.

    M.T. APPLICANTS WITH FOREIGN DEGREES

    In addition to the information above, the following information is for applicants with degrees from institutions outside the United States:

    1. The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
    2. If English is not your first language OR you attended a school in which the majority of classes were not conducted in English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL and IELTS may be waived if you have earned a degree from a college or university in the United States. In lieu of a TOEFL or an IELTS score, the applicant may provide a GRE, GMAT, or LSAT score.
      1. For applicants required to provide a TOEFL or an IELTS score: The minimum acceptable score on the computerized TOEFL exam is 250 and the minimum acceptable score on the internet-based TOEFL exam is 100. The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0.
       
    3. The applicant must secure appropriate visas for entry into the United States.