The JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law was officially approved by The University of Akron Board of Trustees on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The official application and enrollment information form may be accessed at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042077.pdf
Students may earn the JD/LLM with 100 credit hours. Here are two examples of JD/LLM program mapping: full- and part time programs. This joint degree may be completed in 3 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time). See examples for details:
EXAMPLE for a FULL-TIME STUDENT
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JD Credits (non-IP) |
IP Credits at JD Level |
IP Credits at LLM Level |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR JD/LLM |
|
|
Fall 2010 |
16 |
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Spring 2011 |
14 |
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Summer 2011 |
9 |
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|
TOTAL 2010-11 |
39 |
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Fall 2011 |
13 |
3 |
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Spring 2012 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
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Summer 2012 |
3 |
6
(Thesis, GWR) |
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TOTAL 2011-12 |
26 |
6 |
9 |
|
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Fall 2012 |
6 |
6 |
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Spring 2013 |
5 |
3 |
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TOTAL 2012-13 |
11 |
6 |
3 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL
|
76 |
12 |
12 |
100 |
EXAMPLE for a PART-TIME STUDENT
|
JD Credits (non-IP) |
IP Credits at JD Level |
IP Credits at LLM Level |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR JD/LLM |
|
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Fall 2010 |
10 |
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Spring 2011 |
9 |
|||
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Summer 2011 |
5 |
|||
|
TOTAL 2010-11 |
24 |
|||
|
Fall 2011 |
9 |
|||
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Spring 2012 |
9 |
|||
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Summer 2012 |
9 |
|||
|
TOTAL 2011-12 |
27 |
|
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Fall 2012 |
4 |
6 |
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Spring 2013 |
4 |
6 |
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Summer 2013 |
6
(Thesis, GWR) |
|||
|
TOTAL 2012-13 |
8 |
12 |
6 |
|
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Fall 2013 |
9 |
3 |
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Spring 2014 |
8 |
3 |
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TOTAL 2013-14 |
17 |
6 |
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GRAND TOTAL
|
76 |
12 |
12 |
100 |
If you would like to proceed with admission to the JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Program, please:
1. Complete this application at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042077.pdf
2. Email Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu to schedule a time to meet and map your JD/LLM program.
Once the JD/LLM mapping is completed, it will be submitted to Professor Samuels for approval. When that has been accomplished, your program code will be converted to JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law.
College Program Specialist Liz Sauders is in the process of arranging to have a new JD/LLM program code created AND to have a new DARS graduation clearance program created.
In the meantime, you may access the JD/LLM Joint Degree Requirements Checklist to track your academic progress at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042081.pdf Please consult with Professor Samuels as you progress through the program regarding your course selections and future offerings. Key LL.M. degree program information may be found at the following starting point: http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/llm/index.dot
In addition, there may also be time to apply for the Certificate in Intellectual Property (depending on where you are in the JD program) See http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/cp.dot for details.
We look forward to working with you!
Best wishes,
Lauri S. Thorpe
Assistant Dean of Admission, Financial Aid, & Student Services