Master of Laws (LLM) - Intellectual Property and Technology Law

About

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.