What is the Tax Attorney Recruiting Event (TARE)? U.S. and international legal employers are invited to participate in the annual Tax Attorney Recruiting Event (TARE), a one-day job fair held every year in February.Students from the four consortium schools have the opportunity to submit materials to be considered for permanent positions at both private and public sector employers.Student who are selected will either be interviewed virtually at the TARE event in late February, or will be contacted directly by the employer for a screening interview outside of TARE.
Am I eligible to participate? Students currently enrolled in an LL.M. in Taxation program at one of the participating law schools who will receive their LL.M. degree in the 2024-25 academic year are eligible to interview in this program. Students may participate in TARE once during their LL.M. degree program, so we advise you to participate in the TARE event closest to your anticipated graduation.
Which employers participate? TARE attracts many prestigious law, taxation, and accounting firms. Past participants include the Big 4 accounting firms, national law firms, and governmental agencies.
How do I register? Students register for TARE through their school.You will receive TARE FloRecruit log-in information in early January. The deadline for students to bid online for interviews is generally in late January.
How are interviews scheduled? TARE is 100% pre-screened. Employers will submit position descriptions during registration. Students will review these postings and submit their materials for consideration. Students will be notified of preliminary interview schedules in early February.
How many interviews will I receive? This depends on your background and the specific needs of the participating employers, as well as the number of employers to whom you submit your materials.
Is there a maximum number of interviews per student? Students are limited to a maximum of ten interviews during TARE. Students should work with their individual school career offices to discuss selections.
How should I prepare for the interview? It is essential that you research the employers and their practice areas and develop 3-5 related questions to ask in your interview(s). Also, take advantage of the mock interview and career counseling services offered by your law school to prepare for the event.