The ABA Section of Taxation Young Lawyers Forum last night released the Problem, updated rules (J.D.; LL.M.), and entry forms (J.D.; LL.M.) for the 7th Annual Law Student Tax Challenge ("LSTC"):
Teams are initially evaluated on two criteria: a memorandum to a senior partner and a letter to the client explaining the result. Based on this written work product, 6 teams from the J.D. Division and 4 teams from the LL.M. Division will receive a free trip (including airfare and accommodations for two nights) for the Section’s 2008 Midyear Meeting, January 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, Henderson, NV, where they will defend their submissions before a panel of some of the country’s top tax lawyers.
The competition is a great way for law students to showcase their knowledge in a real-world setting and gain valuable exposure to the tax law community. On average, more than 40 teams compete in the J.D. Division and the LL.M. Division debuted for the first time last year. At several institutions, the competition is used as a learning tool. The competition offers motivated students a tremendous opportunity to learn more about tax law, interact with professionals in the world of tax, and earn credit while doing so.
Upcoming Deadlines:
- Nov. 12, 2007: Written Submissions Due
- Dec. 21, 2007: Semi-Finalists Notified
- Jan. 18, 2008: Oral Rounds at Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting
For the results, problems, winning answers, judges, and entrants for the prior competitions (2001-2006), see here. If you have questions, email Tom Greenaway, marketing chair of the 2007 Law Student Tax Challenge.
