Dr. Julie Roin

Professor

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Biography

Julie Roin is the Seymour Logan Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. Since joining the faculty in 1998, she has focused her teaching on critical areas such as federal income taxation, tax policy, and local government law. Roin has also held various prestigious positions, including Resident Dean at the Renee Granville Grossman Residential Commons from 2021 to 2024, and served as a visiting professor at institutions like Harvard Law School and the University of Michigan Law School. Before her academic career, she clerked for Honorable Patricia M. Wald on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and practiced tax law at Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, D.C. Roin's educational background includes a JD from Yale Law School, where she was an editor of the Yale Law Journal, and a BA from Radcliffe College, graduating magna cum laude. She is an active participant in scholarly discussions surrounding tax law and has presented at many conferences discussing topics such as international tax competition and government accounting.

Research Interests

Experience

Seymour Logan Professor of Law

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Appointed as the Seymour Logan Professor of Law, focusing on teaching and research in tax law.

Resident Dean

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Renee Granville Grossman Residential Commons • Chicago, IL

Oversaw residential life and student affairs within the university.

Professor of Law

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Contributes to legal scholarship and education, particularly in taxation.

Visiting Professor of Law

1993-01-01 — 1993-12-31

Various Institutions • Chicago, IL

Provided lectures and workshops at leading law schools throughout the United States.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy