Rita Lugoloobi Zabali, Uganda

LLM in Tax Law 2010-11
School of Law Scholarship Winner

After qualifying for a Law Degree at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and for a Diploma in Tax Revenue and Administration from the East African School of Taxation, an LLM in Tax Law was a natural progression for me. As a Tax Consultant in the private sector in Uganda, I sought for an LLM program that was routed more in actual tax practice.

After careful evaluation of the modules offered by various institutions, I found that that the issues that are often in dispute in practice in areas such as International Tax law and Transfer Pricing are satisfactorily addressed by the Queen Mary Curriculum which indicated to me that the University considers the needs of the professionals of the day when designing their curriculum.

While at Queen Mary, I have enjoyed studying with tax professionals from diverse backgrounds which created a dynamic and interactive study environment and made it easier for International students to fit in. I have also found the Queen Mary staff to be friendly and committed to ensuring that all students enjoy their experience at the University.

I have also had the privilege of being taught by academics such as Dr Tom O’shea and Dr Ann Mumford who are both approachable and knowledgeable in worldwide tax issues.

My studies at Queen Mary have renewed my passion for tax law and on my return to Uganda, I am confident that I will be able to approach tax issues in a more global perspective.