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Diverse selection of fundamental and specialized classes covering intellectual property areas including patents, copyrights, trademarks, unfair competition, privacy rights, and First Amendment issues. Personalized research and writing projects available under faculty guidance. Practical experience through internships with corporations, advocacy organizations, government agencies, and global institutions. Global alumni network provides professional connections and career growth opportunities. Core requirements: three foundational IP courses (choose from patent law, copyright law, trademark law, or the IP overview course). Six extra credits in IP and technology subjects. Electives include advanced patent studies, privacy regulations, pharmaceutical law, IP licensing, competition law intersections with IP, environmental IP issues, and technology-specific courses. Additional possibilities: cross-disciplinary studies in science, policy, business, or computer science across the university.