How to Become a Tax Attorney

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Major in a financial field in college for an introduction to tax law.. Speak with an adviser about designing a pre-law track.. Complete internships in law, business, or government to prepare for a legal career.

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Major in a financial field in college for an introduction to tax law.

Step 1

Major in a financial field in college for an introduction to tax law.

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Speak with an adviser about designing a pre-law track.

Step 2

Speak with an adviser about designing a pre-law track.

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Complete internships in law, business, or government to prepare for a legal care

Step 3

Complete internships in law, business, or government to prepare for a legal career.

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Get an LSAT score above 160 to qualify for top law schools.

Step 4

Get an LSAT score above 160 to qualify for top law schools.

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Apply to a law school with a strong tax law program.

Step 5

Apply to a law school with a strong tax law program.

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Take specialized tax law classes and electives in law school.

Step 6

Take specialized tax law classes and electives in law school.

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Keep your grades high to qualify for top internships.

Step 7

Keep your grades high to qualify for top internships.

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Choose internships focused on tax law or business.

Step 8

Choose internships focused on tax law or business.

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Complete an internship at the US Tax Division for more experience.

Step 9

Complete an internship at the US Tax Division for more experience.

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Pass the Bar exam in your jurisdiction.

Step 10

Pass the Bar exam in your jurisdiction.

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Find a tax law job by searching for online job postings.

Step 11

Find a tax law job by searching for online job postings.

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Become an IRS enrolled agent to represent clients on tax matters.

Step 12

Become an IRS enrolled agent to represent clients on tax matters.

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