Degree Requirements - LL.M. Program

Intellectual property (IP) is the term used to describe the product of creations of  the human mind.  Examples of intellectual property include inventions; original works of authorship, such as books, movies, and music; trademarks and other trade symbols.    The principal fields of law governing intellectual property are patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, unfair competition and the right of publicity.   Students can specialize in IP law, prepare for more advanced and complex work, and assume IP practice group lead positions.    Learn more about your future in IP Law at  http://www.uakron.edu/law/ip/future.dot

NEW!         JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Joint Degree Program (100 credits)

Full-Time Students:     May complete BOTH degrees in 3 years including summer enrollment 

Part-Time Students:    May complete BOTH degrees in 4 years including summer enrollment  

 REVISED!   LLM in Intellectual Property Law (24 credits instead of 30)

Full-Time Students:     May complete in 1 year including summer enrollment

Part-Time Students:    May complete in 2 years including summer enrollment

Students may enter the LL.M. program in fall, spring or summer

These are exciting and unique opportunities.   We look forward to working with you!

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  APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION:    

• J.D./LL.M.
• LL.M. program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:  

• J.D./LLM (100 credits)
• LL.M. (24 credits)
• LL.M. (30 credits)

JD/LLM Schedule Mapping Examples  

• 3 year, 3 1/2 year, 4 year . . . PLUS, JD/LLM/MBA 3 year plan

JD/LLM Tracking Guide

Certificate Program:

• Intellectual Property Certificate (for JD or JD/LLM students) 

 

JD & LLM. Course Descriptions in IP

LL.M. Thesis Guide