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Master of International Intellectual Property Law

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Laws in International Intellectual Property Law at Illinois Tech: intellectual property law for lawyers.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply legal concepts and structured reasoning. Analyze legislation
Cases
And policy issues. Develop evidence-based legal arguments. Communicate legal analysis clearly. Apply professional and ethical judgment.

Career outcomes

Legal Analyst
Compliance Officer
Policy Analyst
Legal Researcher
Paralegal

Curriculum

One-year LL.M. Requiring 24 credit hours of coursework
Of which 17 credits are required courses
Plus a written thesis of about 30 pages. Covers fields such as patents
Trademarks
Copyright and entertainment law
Open to domestic and international attorneys with a first law degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Chicago-Kent College of Law
Faculty or school	Chicago-Kent College of Law
Department	Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.