LAW 743 - Federal Tax Clinic

This clinic consists of two components: a seminar about federal tax practice and procedure and a practicum in which students will assist in the representation of low income Virginia taxpayers before the IRS and in U.S. Tax Court cases. The seminar will include a detailed and systematic exploration of federal tax practice. Students will be instructed in: interview techniques, client relations, case evaluation, settlement, negotiation, and trial techniques and strategies. Ethical issues will be discussed. The course is limited to third-year students. Third-Year Practice is required.