IP Law LL.M. Admissions
The central criterion for admission will be the applicant's potential for successful completion of, and contribution to, the program. Important factors to be considered are:
- overall academic record, particularly in law school
- professional experience
- demonstrated interest in intellectual property or technology law.
Eligibility
Degree Requirement
Applicants must hold a J.D. or an equivalent degree from a law school that is a member of
the Association of American Law Schools and one approved by the American Bar Association.
Language Ability
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The ways in which
proficiency can be demonstrated are outlined in
UW Graduate School English Language Proficiency Requirements
.
Work Requirements
We generally require LL.M. candidates to have at least two years of professional work experience.
This requirement may be waived in special circumstances specific to the applicant.
Application Instructions
- Apply online to the University of Washington Graduate School.
- Submit the following application materials to the IP
Law and Policy LL.M. Program Admissions, University of Washington, School of
Law, William H. Gates Hall, Box 353020, Seattle, WA 98195-3020:
- Copy of Graduate School application
- Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools
(international students) and J.D. degree (domestic students)
- One or more letter(s) of recommendation specifically commenting on the
applicant's ability to do graduate work in intellectual property or technology
law
- A statement of purpose indicating why you wish to pursue graduate study in
intellectual property or technology business law
- Resume
- International Students: Copy of official TOEFL score
IP Law LL.M. Application Deadlines
International Applicants
Due to the time required for processing international applications, applicants must complete the online application
and submit the required application materials to the program February 1.
Domestic Applicants
All applications materials must be sent to the program department no later than June 1.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so it is suggested that application
materials be sent earlier than June 1.
Notice/Acceptance
After you have been admitted to the program, you will receive an email and a
letter of acceptance from the LTA Director for Academics. When you receive this
notification, international applicants must then submit
additional application materials to the Graduate School. This list of required
materials can be found
here.
Domestic
applicants who are admitted and accept our offer of admissions will be
notified by the Graduate School on which undergraduate and/or graduate
transcripts the applicant must submit. The Graduate School’s mailing address is:
Standard postal service
University of Washington
Graduate Enrollment Management Services
Box 352191
Seattle, WA 98195-2191
Express or courier service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
University of Washington
Graduate Enrollment Management Services
301 Loew Hall
3920 Stevens Way
Seattle, WA 98195-2191