Dr. Philip Postlewaite

Professor

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Biography

Philip Postlewaite is an expert in tax law and currently serves as the Harry R. Horrow Professor of International Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where he also directs the Tax Program. His teaching covers various aspects of individual, corporate, partnership, and international taxation. With over 50 authored or co-authored books and articles, he has significantly contributed to the academic field of taxation. His notable publications include 'Partnership Taxation' (8th ed., 2017) and 'International Taxation: Corporate and Individual' (10th ed., 2016). He has been active in legal education from his time as an instructor at New York University School of Law to his prior appointment as a professor at the University of Notre Dame. Throughout his career, he has garnered extensive knowledge in federal taxation and has played a vital role in educating future legal professionals in this area.

Research Interests

Experience

Harry R. Horrow Professor International Law

1981-01-01 — Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL

Currently serves as Professor and Director of the Tax Program.

Associate Professor of Law

1976-01-01 — 1981-01-01

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

Taught courses in law with a focus on taxation.

Attorney

1973-01-01 — 1976-01-01

Bogle & Gates • Seattle, WA

Worked as an attorney specializing in tax law.

Instructor Taxation

1971-01-01 — 1973-01-01

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Instructed law students in taxation.

Attorney

1970-01-01 — 1971-01-01

Foley & Lardner • Milwaukee, WI

Engaged in legal practice with a focus on tax law.

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.