Student FAQs

What is the Tax Attorney Recruiting Event (TARE)?
Legal employers from around the nation are invited to participate in the 15th Annual Tax Attorney Recruiting Event (TARE). This event has been organized by our law schools to facilitate the hiring of a group of highly qualified LL.M. in Taxation students in an organized, time-efficient manner. Over 150 of the top LL.M. in Taxation candidates in the country will have an opportunity to be considered for permanent positions during this interview program.

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 2022-23 academic year are eligible to interview in this program. Participation for part-time students is limited to one event per degree.

Which schools participate?
The LL.M. in Taxation programs at Boston University School of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and the University of California, Irvine School of Law.

Which employers participate?
Past participants included Amazon, Dechert, Deloitte, DLA Piper, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, Baker McKenzie, and more.

How do I register?
Students register for TARE through their school and apply for interviews with employers through the TARE Symplicity site. Students will receive their TARE Symplicity log-in information the week of January 9, 2023. The deadline for students to bid online for interviews is February 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET).​

How are interviews scheduled?
TARE is 100% pre-screened; employers select their candidates after reviewing student application materials. Employers will submit position requirements during registration. Students will review this information and submit their applications for consideration. Students will be notified of preliminary interview schedules on February 15, 2023. Employers are encouraged to select alternate candidates in order to fill their schedule in the event of a student cancellation. Alternate assignments will be announced on February 17, 2023. Each interview is twenty to thirty minutes long.

How many interviews will I receive?
This depends greatly on your background and the specific needs of the participating firms and corporations. It also depends upon the number of employers to whom you submit your resume. There are students who are not selected at all and others who have an abundance of interviews. Please be aware that students who are selected for two or more interviews are required to attend all interviews.

All interviews, are subject to scheduling limitations.

Is there a maximum number of interviews per student?
Students are limited to a maximum of ten (10) interviews during TARE. Students should work with their individual school career offices to discuss selections.

How should I prepare and what should I bring to the interview?
It is essential that you prepare for the interview by researching the employers and their practice areas and developing 3-5 questions based on your research 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. Employers will specify which materials they require, including transcripts, writing samples, and letters of recommendation.

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