Q. What is an IP LL.M. law degree?
A. Designed for professionals who already hold a Juris Doctor (JD), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in intellectual property (IP) demonstrates a thorough and sophisticated knowledge of intellectual property law. This postgraduate master's degree gives lawyers the tools they need to navigate the complex IP landscape as it rapidly evolves in a climate of technological advancement and social change.
Q. What does IP LL.M. stand for?
A.“IP” is short for “intellectual property.” This is the branch of law that protects individuals from the theft of valuable and innovative ideas. “LL.M.” is the accepted abbreviation for “Master of Laws” because the traditional name of this designation is derived from the Latin “Legum Magister.”
“Legum” is the plural form of “lex,” which means “law,” and “Magister” is the origin of the term “Master’s degree.” Because plural Latin words are often abbreviated by doubling their first letter (for example “pp” for “pages”), “Master of Laws” abbreviates to “LL.M.”
Q. Can you get an LL.M. IP without a JD degree?
A. In addition to attorneys, business professionals without a law degree can study IP law at Texas A&M Law. It is a great way to increase your industry-specific legal and regulatory understanding without committing to three years of law school. Learning the same IP curriculum and from the same faculty that LL.M. IP students do , non-lawyers ultimately graduate with a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in intellectual property.
Q. What can I do with a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property?
A. While an intellectual property law LL.M. alone does not allow the bearer to practice law, it can be an invaluable supplementary law degree for attorneys with practice interests that involve patents, copyrights, trade secrets, public domain, moral rights, and other IP-related matters.
Q. Why should I pursue an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law?
A. Because IP law deals with everything from discoveries and designs to works of art and symbols of communication, a good LL.M. intellectual property program can help participants better facilitate a wide range of legal and business operations. Furthermore, the degree serves as a mark of qualification for potential legal clients and anyone else in search of IP-related representation or services.
Q. Why should I pursue an LL.M. IP at Texas A&M Law?
A. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Texas A&M Law’s outstanding IP LL.M. program among the top 10 IP programs in America over the past six years. Our world-renowned IP law faculty supports an expansive curriculum with more than 20 courses specifically dedicated to IP law. These courses place a concerted emphasis on current industry topics and real-world practical experience.
Q. How long does an LL.M. IP degree take to complete?
A. Like many Masters of Laws programs, the Intellectual Property LL.M. program at Texas A&M Law allows students to progress at their own pace as long as they complete 24 credit hours with specific areas of concentration. Most full-time students should be able to earn their Texas A&M IP LL.M. degree in around two years.
Q. Is an IP LL.M. at Texas A&M Law offered online or in-person?
A. The main Intellectual Property Master of Laws program at Texas A&M Law is offered in residence on the university’s campus in downtown Fort Worth. Students can pursue a general IP LL.M. or design one of their own through this highly customizable program.
Texas A&M Law also offers a distance-learning
LL.M. program in International IP Rights. Conducted entirely online, this uniquely specialized LL.M. program focuses on IP rights in jurisdictions that include India and South Asia as well as the United States.