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The University of Baltimore School of Law offers a post-J.D. program that leads to a Certificate in Estate Planning. The certificate program is geared toward satisfying the specialized, advanced education needs of individuals wanting to practice in the area of estate planning.
A thorough understanding of tax law is crucial to estate planning, and demand for estate planning professionals is increasing as tax law becomes ever more complex. The faculty who teach in the certificate program are experts in tax law and experienced teachers who lead students thorough a challenging and rewarding curriculum.
Successful estate planners need more than technical skills and knowledge; they need to be capable of mastering the latest strategies and techniques to minimize their clients’ tax liability. Faculty members who teach in the certificate program are professionals who are leaders in the field of estate planning.
Classes are offered on weekday evenings to accommodate the busy schedules of working attorneys. Students can take required classes and most electives online in real time, access recordings of classes or attend class in person -- or all of the above. The curriculum includes three required courses and one or two electives, making it easy to complete the required 12 credits in two years or fewer. Regular attendance and active class participation are essential to success in the program.
Under this program, a student will complete 12 credits of coursework in order to receive a Certificate in Estate Planning. Students may complete the Certificate in Estate Planning as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with the LL.M. in Taxation .
The program's requirements are detailed within these pages. Direct any questions concerning the Certificate in Estate Planning program to Fred Brown, director of the Graduate Tax Program, at 410.837.4537.
Advanced Credit Toward the Certificate
Individuals may receive advanced credit toward the Certificate in Estate Planning for credits earned in other programs.
Building Interdisciplinary Skills and Knowledge: Cross-Registration Among Post-J.D. Programs
Because the issues faced by attorneys practicing in the areas of tax and estate planning often overlap, the University of Baltimore School of Law is offering a new opportunity for students in our LL.M. in Taxation and Certificate in Estate Planning.
Students who wish to deepen their understanding of specific issues covered in another program may, with the approval of both program directors, enroll as a guest student in another of these programs-- without first applying and being accepted to the second program. Interested students should contact their program director, who will coordinate cross-registration.