Admissions

Applicants

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. International students must have a first degree in law or credentials to demonstrate equivalent qualification through work experience and their professions. Foreign students must demonstrate English language proficiency as demonstrated by: a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based), 237 (computerized), 92 (internet-based); an IELTS score of at least 7.0; or a MLT score of at least 90.

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 the candidate's overall academic record, particularly in law school; and the candidate's professional experience; and the candidate's demonstrated interest in intellectual property or technology law. Each candidate's qualifications will be compared to that of other applicants with the objective of filling each class with the best students in the applicant pool.

Applicants are required to apply online to the Graduate School. See the online application at https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/

International applicants: Please note that applicants who are NOT U.S. citizens may be required to prove English language competency. More information on this can be found at the Graduate School Memorandum #8 English Language Competency for Admission to the Graduate School.

Applicants are required to 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:

1.  Copy of Graduate School application
2.  Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools (international students) and J.D. degree (domestic students)
3.  One or more letter(s) of recommendation specifically commenting on the applicant's ability to do graduate work in intellectual property or technology law
4.  A statement of purpose indicating why you wish to pursue graduate study in intellectual property or technology business law
5.  Resume
6.  Copy of official TOEFL score

Admitted Students

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

 It is expected that all admitted students respond in a timely manner their intention to accept our offer of admission. In addition since we are a fee-based program, we do not require an enrollment confirmation deposit.

In the beginning of the summer, we will send you information via email about the mandatory orientation program for all incoming LL.M. students. Orientation takes place the week before classes begin. The beginning of autumn quarter changes each year so please check the UW Law School’s website to confirm the actual start date: http://www.law.washington.edu/Students/Calendar.aspx. During orientation week, you will be able to meet with the Director and the Associate Director of the Program to discuss your plans for the program including course selections. Registration for classes will be done that week by the Program Manager.