Overview

About the Program

LL.M. students benefit from the Institute’s active involvement in promoting research and scholarship in intellectual property and information law. LL.M. students have the opportunity to study both traditional and emerging areas of intellectual property law (patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret) and information law (internet, software, electronic commerce, and databases). As a leading center for the exchange of ideas in these fields, the program fosters international cooperation among scholars and practitioners.

The Intellectual Property and Information Law program at University of Houston gives lawyers an opportunity to pursue full-time or part-time studies in an academic setting to improve and expand their knowledge of IPIL. Applicants typically have some intellectual property or information law experience after obtaining their first degree in law. In addition to their strong academic record, many candidates also possess promising research or practice credentials.

Class scheduling and availability vary from year to year, with limited summer offerings. Courses in intellectual property or information law that were previously completed at the Law Center or at another institution may not be credited toward LL.M. program requirements. Students must complete 24 credits including a minimum of 15 credit hours in Intellectual Property and Information Law courses approved by their faculty advisor, and they have the option of writing a 50-page thesis of publishable quality. (Note: thesis supervision is available only during the fall and spring semesters.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Law
Copyright Law
Copyright Seminar
Crime in the Information Age
Entertainment Law
Genetics and the Law
Intellectual Property Survey
International Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property for Tech Startups (IPTS)
Internet Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application
LSAC service fees. The application fee has been waived for all applicants who apply using the online application. You do not need a fee waiver code; your fee will be waived automatically at check out.
Official law school transcript and official certificate or diploma. The certificate or diploma should include the title of the degree received and the graduation date. Documents must be sent directly from the applicant’s university to LSAC; photocopies submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.

TOEFL or IELTS report submitted through LSAC

Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Two reference letters

Letter of Financial Backing and supporting financial documents

Copy of current visa, passport, or Permanent Resident Card

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45797 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45797 USD / year

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In-State

34397 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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