About the course

The Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in Intellectual Property is designed for attorneys who intend to practice in the fields of patent, copyright and trademark law, or technology. The curriculum of the LLM in Intellectual Property program includes courses covering every aspect of intellectual property law, from basic courses in patent, copyright, trademark and technology, to enforcement, litigation and dispute resolution, to practical experience drafting patents. Additionally, students may choose to pursue their LLM in Intellectual Property with a patent or a technology focus.

　　Students in the LLM program will be selected from:

　　Recent law school graduates who did not have the opportunity to take IP courses during their law school careers,

　　Recent law school graduates who took IP courses but want to fill in gaps or broaden their IP training,

　　Attorneys working in the IP field who want to accelerate the progress of their careers, perhaps into the growing technology field,

　　Attorneys not working in the IP field who want to break into that field or otherwise enhance their professional careers,

　　Government officials, attorneys, patent agents and corporate officers in countries other than the United States who want to learn about the United States’ intellectual property system. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$39,984

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fairfax
Fall (August), 2024	Fairfax
Spring (January), 2025	Fairfax

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Mason University - INTO USA

Either a United States JD from an ABA approved law school OR the equivalent to the United States JD from a foreign law school OR other experience outside the United States that is deemed acceptable by the director of the LLM program.

　　You must have earned a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in your baccalaureate study. The GPA requirement can be higher for individual graduate programs.

　　TOEFL: Minimum of 90 in the iBT test (100 or above highly preferred)

　　IELTS: Minimum of 6.5 (7.5 or above highly preferred)

　　Applicants with a JD from an ABA approved law school meet the language requirement.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Mason University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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