Dr. Daniel Shaviro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel N. Shaviro is the Wayne Perry Professor of Taxation at NYU School of Law. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and an AB in History from Princeton University. Before entering academia, he practiced law and worked for the Joint Congressional Committee on Taxation, influencing the Tax Reform Act of 1986. He began his teaching career at the University of Chicago Law School and joined NYU Law in 1995. His research focuses on tax policy and fiscal policy, particularly inequality and the intersections of law, literature, and social science. He has authored several significant publications, including 'Fixing International Taxation' and 'Decoding U.S. Corporate Tax.' Shaviro's scholarly contributions have been recognized by awards such as the National Tax Association's Daniel M. Holland Medal for lifetime achievement in public finance. At NYU, he teaches various tax courses and leads a scholarly colloquium on tax policy.

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Experience

Wayne Perry Professor of Taxation

— Present

NYU School of Law • New York, NY

Teaches tax courses and conducts research on tax policy and fiscal policy.

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
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  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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  • 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.