The
WashU Law LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology Law provides an
in-depth, specialized education for lawyers seeking to master the rapidly evolving
landscape of IP, technology, and information law. Designed for both U.S. and
internationally trained legal professionals, this program delves into the
theoretical and practical dimensions of intellectual property rights, including
patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, while also exploring
emerging issues in data privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and the regulation
of new technologies. Students engage with a dynamic curriculum taught by expert
faculty, preparing them for careers at the cutting edge of innovation, digital
policy, and global IP practice. The
curriculum allows students to study introductory and advanced intellectual
property law and to scrutinize the politics affecting those areas of the law
under the guidance of leading scholars in the field. Students participate in
practical skills courses taught in small groups by teams of experienced
intellectual property lawyers.
Career
Path
Graduate
careers includes Trademark Lawyer, IP Litigation Counsel Entertainment &
Media Law Specialist, IP Portfolio Manager, Copyright Specialist, Licensing
& Commercialization Advisor, Cybersecurity
Legal Advisor, Technology Law Consultant, Data Privacy & Protection Officer,
Legal Counsel for Tech Startups, AI & Emerging Tech Policy Analyst, Digital
Rights Advocate, In-House Counsel (Tech or IP focus), R&D Legal Liaison, Legal
Compliance Manager, IP Risk & Strategy Consultant, Legal Tech Product
Manager, Blockchain & Smart Contracts Legal Advisor.
1. Bachelor Certificate
2. Bachelor Transcript
3. English proficiency Letter from University
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. CV
8. WASSCE/A level Certificate
Washington University School of Law will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
