LLM International Intellectual Property Law at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

As the importance of intellectual property law has expanded, Chicago-Kent's Program in Intellectual Property Law has kept pace, reflecting and anticipating the ever-changing nature and challenges of the contemporary intellectual property field. Whether your interests lie in scientific and technological innovation, branding and advertising, or entertainment, music and the arts, Chicago-Kent's Program in Intellectual Property Law is committed to training the top intellectual property attorneys of the future.

Faculty: Chicago-Kent College of Law | Department: Law | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

To earn the one-year LL.M. degree in International Intellectual Property Law, students are required to complete 24 credit hours of coursework, including 17 credits of required coursework, and complete a written thesis (approximately 30 pages).

Career pathways

Graduates of the International Intellectual Property Law Program work in international law firms, IP law firms, and corporate law departments throughout the world. Roles include: Practice areas include:; Advertising law; Copyright law; Biotechnology law; IP licensing; Patent law; Trade dress law; Trademark law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The LL.M. Program in International Intellectual Property Law is open to domestic and international attorneys holding first degrees in law.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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