Dr. Alex Walker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Ferrara Walker is a Visiting Assistant Professor specializing in Tax Law at New York University School of Law. With a focus on Corporate Taxation and Federal Income Taxation, Professor Walker's teaching includes courses over the U.S. tax system and domestic tax law. He offers detailed examinations of taxpayer interactions under U.S. corporate tax regimes and various tax treatments of corporate transactions. His scholarly contributions include an article published in the New York University Law Review on tax credits for adult family caregivers, demonstrating his engagement with evolving issues in tax policy. Professor Walker holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Haverford College, an LLM in Taxation, and a JD from New York University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. His background and academic pursuits are rooted in a profound understanding of the law’s intersection with economic principles, particularly within taxation.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.