The ABA Section of Taxation Young Lawyers Forum has released the Problem and updated rules (J.D. rules; LL.M. rules) for the 6th 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 2007 Midyear Meeting, January 18-20 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida, where they will defend their submissions before a panel of some of the country’s top tax lawyers.
On average, more than 40 teams compete in the J.D. Division and the LL.M. Division debuted for the first time last year.
Upcoming Deadlines:
- Nov. 16, 2006: Written Submissions Due
- Dec. 15, 2006: Semi-Finalists Notified
- Jan. 19, 2007: Oral Rounds at Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting
For the results, problems, winning answers, judges, and entrants for the prior competitions (2001-2005), see here. If you have questions, email Tom Greenaway, Co-Chair of the 2006 Law Student Tax Challenge.
