Introduction to the Tax Clinic

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Introduction to the Tax Clinic Michigan State University College of Law Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

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Page 1: Introduction to the Tax Clinic

Introduction to the Tax Clinic

Michigan State University College of LawAlvin L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

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Who We Serve

• English as a Second Language Taxpayers• International Students & Scholars

• Low-Income Taxpayers with an IRS controversy.

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Courts We Practice In

• Michigan Tax Tribunal• Michigan Court of Appeals• United States Tax Court• U.S. District Court

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What Clinicians Will Learn

• Analytical skills through careful reading of Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and case law.

• Interpersonal skills via daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and governmental agencies.

• Advocacy for clients through the written and oral communication word.

• Writing skills that advocate for our clients

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How is Tax Clinic different from other law school courses.

• Clinicians are working as attorneys, on behalf of real clients with real legal problems. The stakes are high!

• Reading, research, and analysis is mostly directed towards the clinician’s cases.

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What should 1Ls Do• Speak with current and former clinicians.

• Recognize how tax issues effect all areas of the law.

• Visit the Tax Clinic.

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What Should 2Ls and 3Ls Do• Participate in at least one clinical program.

• Recognize that public service is a responsibility that comes with the privilege of practicing law – why not start early?

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What do clinicians gain from the Tax Clinic experience?

• Real practice experience.

• Writing products.

• Resume benefits.

• Greater Responsibility.

• Satisfaction of helping clients.

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Contact Information

• Joshua M. Wease, Director [email protected]

• Christina M. Thompson, Public Interest Tax [email protected]

610 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Phone: 517.336.8088 - Fax: 517.336.8089


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