Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Two Year International Juris Doctor - Intellectual Property Law in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,215
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Akron's Intellectual Property Law program regularly earns top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and National Jurist's preLaw magazine.
IP law students access diverse hands-on experiences including two specialized legal clinics, a medical technology entrepreneurship initiative, a Washington D.C. externship, the student-run IP & Technology Law Association, global IP initiatives in Vietnam and India, and the yearly IP edition of Akron Law Review. The program features renowned guest lecturers, hosts a significant annual IP conference, and organizes the IP Scholars Forum each year. Additional networking occurs through the Intellectual Property Advisory Council and Cleveland IP Law Association events.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
Effective Fall 2023, TOEFL/IELTS waivers will not be granted for international/non-native English speaking students.
Resume: This should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.
A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. It may include, but need not be limited to 1) how a law school education/American JD will further your personal and professional goals, 2) significant personal accomplishments, and 3) special circumstances, if any, that you wish the admissions committee to know as it reviews your file. Avoid clich's, grammatical errors, typographical errors, and plagiarism.
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
Effective Fall 2023, TOEFL/IELTS waivers will not be granted for international/non-native English speaking students.
Resume: This should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.
A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. It may include, but need not be limited to 1) how a law school education/American JD will further your personal and professional goals, 2) significant personal accomplishments, and 3) special circumstances, if any, that you wish the admissions committee to know as it reviews your file. Avoid clich's, grammatical errors, typographical errors, and plagiarism.
Tuition
USD
26,215