Dr. Nicholas Heuer

Instructor

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Biography

Nicholas Heuer is a partner in Katten’s Private Wealth department, specializing in international income tax and estate planning. He routinely collaborates with trust companies, financial advisors, and accountants to create and implement practical strategies addressing the legal needs of U.S. and non-U.S. clients that involve international issues. His expertise includes advising clients on a wide array of matters such as foreign grantor trust planning for non-U.S. settlors and U.S. beneficiaries, immigration and expatriation issues in the United States, structuring U.S. real estate investments for non-U.S. individuals, and assisting U.S. persons living abroad with respect to non-U.S. beneficiaries and interests in non-U.S. assets. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law and a J.D. from Drake University School of Law. Nick is a go-to source for international income tax and estate planning advice within his firm's wealth management group, keeping colleagues and clients informed about changing laws and regulations through informal communications and seminars. He is also a contributor to various articles and advisories.

Courses

International Estate Planning

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a university outside the US, or a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) application
  • All post-secondary transcripts
  • One confidential letter of recommendation (law faculty or employer)
  • Personal Statement (1-2 pages)
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

General LLM, LLM in Taxation, and Executive LLM programs available. Does not accept Duolingo or MyBest TOEFL scores.

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or substantial STEM work experience
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • At least one Letter of Recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Mandatory Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

Department of Management context provided via the Master of Science in Law (MSL) which bridges law, business, and technology. Standardized tests (GRE/GMAT) are optional.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:165
Quantitative
Required:160
Overall
Required:165
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (Psychology major not required) In-depth research experience in psychology or related quantitative fields
Application Checklist
  • Online Application through The Graduate School (TGS)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Report copies (supplementary)
Specialization Notes

The Department of Psychology is technically within the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences but offered for completeness. GRE scores are optional for the current cycle but averages are provided for reference.