AUWCL’s intellectual property curriculum is one of the largest in the country – with over 60 intellectual property, technology, and related courses. Classes are offered during the day and evening, through out the year, on a part or full time basis – giving students the flexibility to tailor their schedule to accommodate other work and life demands.
The LLM degree requires the completion of twenty-four credit hours in either a Research or Practical Skills Track. At least twelve credits must be taken from approved intellectual property, information law, technology courses, including at least one Foundational course.
Intellectual Property LL.M:
- 24 credits with a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better:
- Credits can be earned through courses at WCL
- Up to 6 credits total can be earned outside of traditional WCL courses:
- Independent Study
- Externship
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Required courses:
At least 12 credits taken from approved intellectual property and information law courses, including at least one Foundational IP course.
American Legal Institutions (2 credits) (required of non-common law students), and
Legal Research and Writing (2 credits) (required of all international students without a U.S.
J.D. degree) - Graduation tracks:
- Without an externship:
Two papers: minimum of 3,500 words each; completed as part of a class or of an independent study
Memo written for Legal Research and Writing counts as one paper
or
A 7,000-word thesis in IP-related topics may be substituted. - With an externship:
One paper only: minimum of 3,500 words; completed as part of a class or of an independent study
Memo written for Legal Research and Writing satisfies the writing requirement
- Without an externship: