College Station,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property in College Station United States | Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
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College Station United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
52,706
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Laws in Intellectual Property (ML-INPR) is a specialized postgraduate legal program designed for practicing attorneys or law school graduates. This program caters to: 1) international legal professionals from institutions lacking INPR coursework or those seeking to enhance their expertise with a U.S. IP law degree; and 2) general practice lawyers aiming to specialize in intellectual property.To earn the ML-INPR degree, students must fulfill 24 credit hours of study. The curriculum requires completion of at least six credits from core IP courses, six credits from IP electives, one professional skills course, and an advanced writing requirement, unless exempted by the School of Law.International ML-INPR candidates must additionally complete Introduction to the United States Legal System.For their remaining credits, ML-INPR students may select from any law school courses approved for the program.This non-thesis degree program offers flexible enrollment options, allowing students to study full-time or part-time. Course delivery includes both online formats (asynchronous and synchronous) and traditional in-person classes at the Fort Worth School of Law.In our modern global marketplace, comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property laws and policies has become essential. IP law serves as the foundation for innovation and creativity across diverse sectors - from entertainment to technology, and from artistic endeavors to agricultural advancements. Our LLM program equips legal professionals to effectively address clients' intellectual property concerns and develop sophisticated IP or technology policies, preparing graduates to master the intricate IP legal environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency) AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
Applicants for the LLM degree must have earned, at minimum, a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school in the United States or possess a first law degree (JD, LLB, or its baccalaureate equivalent) in their home country.
Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of each applicant’s file. A multitude of factors are considered when determining whether an applicant will successfully complete the LLM degree requirements. Meeting the minimum criteria for admission does not guarantee admission.
Applicants should arrange to have all official transcripts from any post-secondary institutions submitted to Texas A&M School of Law. Required transcripts include your bachelor degree granting institution and any post-baccalaureate work. Where applicable, the transcript must reflect the conferral of an earned degree.
Test Scores Accepted by Texas A&M University
International applicants whose first language is not English and/or who received degrees from an institution outside the U.S. must demonstrate English language proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 100 or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.0. 
Tuition
USD
52,706