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magmir

Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Univ. of Florida Tax LL.M. Questions
Sat Jan 27, 2007 03:19 PM
Hi,

I sent my application to UF for the Graduate Tax Program last week and have now entered the waiting game (speaking of which, how long does it normally take to hear back?). UF is the only school I applied to and the only one I would go to (for personal/family reasons). I know its jumping the gun a lot, but what are career prospects like coming out of the school? Does everyone have a job?

Also, I have two years of work experience, but as a prosecutor. Will that hurt my chances of getting a tax job? I figure that a lot of people go straight from law school to get their LL.M., so while my work experience isn't relevant, it shouldn't hold me back either. Is that wishful thinking, or accurate?

Thanks!
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Sat Jan 27, 2007 04:49 PM
I dont know from personal experience, but from reading past comments people who graduate from UF tax LLM can get a job in tax just about anywhere in the country they wish. My tax prof. graduated llm at NYU but says that UF's program is pretty much just as good and is recognized as such, possibly becoming just as respected as NYU's. Considering tuition is a lot less (if you are a florida resident) UF is a great place. (I would think that if your goal was to work in NYC that you may consider NYU, though).
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magmir

Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Sat Jan 27, 2007 07:08 PM
Thanks, that's good to hear (we have no desire to live in the city). I'm not a Florida resident, but live in GA and should be able to get in-state tuition through the Academic Common Market. Now I just have to get accepted...
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TaxLawLLM

Joined: 03 Dec 2006
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:22 AM
Typically, UF takes 4-6 weeks after they receive your completed application before they make a decision.
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magmir

Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 03:45 AM
That's not too bad at all. Do they email or send the letter via regular mail? Small envelope = reject?
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 07:17 PM
I hear responses start early feb.
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Charly139

Joined: 05 Feb 2007
Posts: 16
Univ. of Florida Tax LL.M. Questions
Tue Feb 06, 2007 01:50 PM
Has anybody been admitted yet to the UF LLM in International Tax?
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Mon Feb 12, 2007 07:17 PM
Got into Levin Tax Today!!
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Charly139

Joined: 05 Feb 2007
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Mon Feb 12, 2007 09:30 PM
Congratulations! did you receive an e-mail or a letter through regular mail? when did you complete your application?
Thanks for any info!
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:23 PM
Completed my app a while ago, but they seem to be making all decisions now. I actually called to check on the status as after I sent my stuff in I heard nothing back. The lady said "you got acepted, you should get a letter" and then I had one in my mailbox when I got home. Now I am crossing my fingers for NYU, wonder when they come out.
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magmir

Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:07 PM
Congrats man! My app STILL isn't complete! I'm still waiting on one letter of rec., but hopefully it will be submitted this week. Congrats again!
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:34 AM
I only had one letter in when I got accepted. My other letter of recc came after I got their letter
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shoortie


Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 60
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 08:44 AM
i haven't received anything from Levin but all the sudden today, they sent me an email saying according to florida law, all new students need to send them some immunization record. weird. did anybody else get this email?
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branson1

Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 03:13 PM
that probably means you got in. last year, i didn't get that stuff about the immunization record until after i was accepted.
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shoortie


Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 08:18 PM
branson1:

thanks, good to hear that. haven't received anything in the mail. hopefully will get the letter soon.
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 09:37 PM
I got that email the day I got in
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shoortie


Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:36 PM
yeah i called florida today and i got in.
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magmir

Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Fri Feb 16, 2007 02:01 AM
As of today my application is FINALLY complete. Now I can officially start my wait.
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bentley

Joined: 17 Feb 2007
Posts: 1
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Sun Feb 18, 2007 07:54 PM
Does anyone know the odds of getting accepted to UF if you are not in the top 25% of your law school class?
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branson1

Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Mon Feb 19, 2007 03:51 AM
it depends on what your law school is ranked and how far out of the top 25% you are.
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av

Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Mon Feb 19, 2007 05:37 PM
Hi,

Anyone heard that UF accepts an international student, before he sits for the Toefl, but subject to its approval ??

Many thanks.
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aoo1405

Joined: 02 Jun 2006
Posts: 7
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:52 AM
I just got an e-mail from UF today. I got in. However, I've been waiting from other schools.
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rsarmiento

Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 17
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Fri Feb 23, 2007 03:07 AM
aoo1405,

Congratulations for your admission to UF, to what other schools did you apply?
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ztp

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 06:13 PM
Anyone know how the UF scholarship thing works. Since I was not already offered a scholarship in my admissions packet does that mean I will not get one? the website says they make offers for scholarships after april 1.
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rsarmiento

Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 06:56 PM
Hello ztpullin,

Not sure exactly how it works, what I do know is that if you are a student from Latin America (like I am), you could be treated as a Florida resident for tuition purposes; if you are not from Latin America, I am almost sure that you can be elegible for financial aid.
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