Student Testimonials
Grace Guan
"Making the decision to go back to school and transfer to tax after practicing in another area for three years was not easy for me. However, since my first conversation with Professor Marian, I knew I found the right place. The UCI Graduate Tax Program is truly a unique program that is dedicated to student success. The faculty and staff are very approachable. They go above and beyond to provide individual advice and guidance to students whenever needed. The practice-oriented curriculum is one of a kind. The UCI Graduate Tax Program not only provides the best learning experience, but also helps the students stand out as future tax lawyers and practitioners." - Grace Guan, Class of 2020, Transactional Tax Associate, DLA Piper
Vladimir L’Ouverture
"In terms of offering exceptional doctrinal knowledge, the collective experience of the core Graduate Tax faculty already proves that UCI Law can hold its own against other top tier Tax LL.M. programs. What sets UCI apart is the practical experience. As a student in the California State Tax Clinic, I will have actual experience handling tax matters for clients, prior to graduation. Nowhere else could I say this to be possible." - Vladimir L’Ouverture, Class of 2020, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Associate, PwC
Kathryn Peyton
"The distinguished faculty members of UCI's Graduate Tax Program have already been so instrumental in advancing my tax career. In class, students are able to effectively navigate the Internal Revenue Code. We do numerous amounts of problems that prepare us for practice. One of my favorite parts of the program is that the curriculum is very hands-on. Additionally, UCI has fostered a close-knit environment, where I have been able to make great contacts with tax professionals and strong bonds with fellow tax students and the faculty." - Kathryn Peyton, UCI Law Grad Tax Program Class of 2020, International Tax Associate, KPMG
Jake Trinh
"UCI's Graduate Tax Program is a phenomenal place to study tax law. One of the best aspects of UCI is its emphasis on experiential and practical learning because it allows students to be practice-ready. Moreover, the faculty is fully committed to ensuring both educational and professional student success." - Jake Trinh, UCI Law Grad Tax Program Class of 2020, Tax Staff Attorney, EY