Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Tax Law
Objectives
- An intensive program for advanced training and specialization in this field following a Professional Master's degree in Business Law.
- A teaching method based primarily on the analysis of real-world case studies, taught by academics and legal professionals.
Expertise and Skills
70% of the courses are taught by legal professionals (lawyers or legal experts).
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
- Oral exam with a single session.
- Preparation of a case study over the course of 1 hour, followed by a 20-minute presentation before a panel consisting of a practitioner and an academic.
To earn the degree, students must achieve an overall average of 12/20 or higher in their coursework.
Program
One-day seminar (6 hours):
- Company Valuation
- Legal and Tax Framework for Wealth Management
- Mergers and Similar Transactions
- Abuse of Rights in Tax Matters
- Tax Integration
- Capital Reduction
- Taxation of Partnerships
- Partial Contributions of Assets
- The Dissolution of Corporations
- Taxation of LBOs
- Tax Audit
- Community Tax Law
- Case Law Decisions on Community Law
- Tax Litigation
- Taxation of Gifts
- Contribution of a Sole Proprietorship to a Corporation
- International Taxation
- VAT
- Taxation of Business Sales
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Students enrolled in or holding a second-year Master’s degree in Business Law/DJCE
- Students enrolled in or holding a Master's degree in International Commercial Law (2nd year)
Target Audience
Students in the Master's Programs in Business Law/DJCE
Mandatory Prerequisites
Strong background in tax law
Recommended Prerequisites
Business Law – Tax Law
And then
Employment Placement
- Law Firm, Tax Department
- Large Corporate Tax Affairs Division, Legal Division