Through the Tax Law Institute, the State Bar of Californiacertifies attorneys as specialists in taxation, estate planning, trust and probate. Attorneys who want to become certified must complete 45
hours of education in their specialty field during the three years prior to
applying for certification. Those already certified must complete 60 hours of
education every five years in order to maintain their certification and comply with State bar requirements.
The Tax Law Institute examines complex tax-related issues pertaining to domestic and foreign business activities, financial instruments and financial transactions that occur in the United States, Canada, Carribbean, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific, including PR China and Japan as well as those jurisdictions where Shari'ah law prevail, e.g. EasternEurope, East Asia, Africa and Middle East.We offer certifications in Tax Laws and Business Taxation for all regions of the globe.