Welcome to the Class of 2013

IntroductionsProgram Policies/

Administrative Procedures

Why we are excited about 2011-2013 Alabama’s LL.M. in tax program has grown

tremendously since the first two-year cycle in 1977 into the most innovative course offering in the nation.

The 2011- 2013 cohort is being offered nationwide via the internet for the fourth time, through the use of new technology that offers a true interactive classroom experience.

The instructors in the program are some of the most accomplished an experienced law professors and practitioners from across the nation.

We are excited about YOU!

The LL.M Web www.alabamallm.com

Course and Class Schedules Student homepage

Our online community (discussion board /facebook pw) “taxstudent” as the username and “uallmtax” as password

Registration Book Ordering Paying/Withdrawing Wimba

Course Webpages (same login) Accessing Faculty and Staff Student Handbook

Program Policies and Administrative

Procedures

AttendancePerformance/ Course of StudyExamsFinancial Assistance

Class Attendance Class attendance is mandatory.

Student absences will be reviewed if you miss

classes per course per semester.

If the absences are for good cause, the student may be allowed to continue in the course.

If the absences are for not for good cause, the student may receive a failing grade.

Excused Absences (a) sickness which disables the student

from attending class or poses a significant threat to the health of others,

(b) sickness of, or accident involving, a spouse or dependent, which requires the student to be with the spouse or dependent,

(c) an accident which necessarily prevents the student’s attendance in class,

Excused Absences (d) the death of a family member or friend,

(e) other good cause as is warranted under the circumstances.

Family commitments or work-related deadlines or other related obligations do not constitute good cause for missing class.

Performance/ Course of Study

The Graduate Tax Program is a rigorous course of study, and students should expect that preparation for classes and exams will be very demanding. 24 credit hours are required for graduation.

Students in the program must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.00 (“B”) in order to remain in good standing.

At the end of the semester of probation, the student will be dismissed from the program unless the student’s average has been raised to 3.0 or above.

A student who receives in any course the grade of 0.0 (“F”) is subject to dismissal from the program, regardless of the student’s grade point average.

Graduating with HonorsRe-taking Exams

Summa cum laude 3.90Magna cum laude 3.75 Cum laude 3.50  

You re-take any of the core courses one time if you received less than a B.

Course and Comprehensive Exams

All LL.M. assessments are administered online through secured logins.

They may be open ended or objective in format. Generally, they are offered over several days but time limited to a couple of hours.

Next summer, students must return Friday, July 22 - Saturday, July 23 to take comprehensive exams covering the first year subjects. You will also register for and finish the research course at this time.

Financial Assistance Federal Financial Aid

Research Course

Deferment plans

Counseling and Information Services; Student Financial Aid