Dr. Mitchell Kane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mitchell Kane is the Gerald L. Wallace Professor at NYU School of Law, where he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Tax Law Review. His research primarily focuses on International Taxation, examining the intersections of tax, economic development, and climate change. After graduating from law school, he clerked for Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and worked as an associate at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. and London. He began his teaching career at the University of Virginia School of Law and has held visiting professorships at prominent institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Columbia University. Kane's courses include Corporate Taxation and International Tax Policy, where he delves into the complexities of federal income tax treatment and current topics in international tax policy, respectively. His work is characterized by a focus on critical aspects of tax law and policy, and he actively contributes to scholarly discussions within his fields of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

NYU School of Law • New York, NY

Gerald L. Wallace Professor specializing in areas of taxation and law.

Associate

— Present

Covington & Burling • Washington, DC/London

Worked on various legal cases related to taxation during tenure.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Columbia University •

Held visiting professorships contributing to research and teaching at top law schools.

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.