AUWCL’s intellectual property and technology curriculum is one of the largest in the country – with over 40 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.  Information about sitting for a bar exam after the completion of the degree can be found here. 

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
• Required courses:
  At least 12 credits taken from approved intellectual property and technology law courses, including at least one Foundational IP & Tech 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 and/or 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