Dr. Edward Mccaffery

Professor

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Biography

Edward McCaffery is the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair at the University of Southern California, specializing in Law, Political Science, and Economics. His academic work focuses on various aspects of income taxation, property, corporate tax, partnership tax, and public finance law. McCaffery is also engaged in exploring the intersections of law and technology, particularly in the realm of intellectual property law. He has been a part of the USC Dornsife faculty since August 16, 2006, and continues to contribute to legal scholarship and education in his fields of expertise.

Research Interests

Income Taxation Property Tax Corporate Tax Partnership Tax Public Finance Law Law and Technology Intellectual Property Law

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.