LL.M. Programs

LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology

Arcadia Fellowship in International Copyright

What is Covered?

  • Up to four 50% tuition scholarships and up to one full tuition scholarship (not including room, board and other living expenses).Ìý
  • A paid research position ($20 / hr) within The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) providing research and coordination for the Project on Copyright and the Right to Research.
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  • Prior experience and education in public interest copyright law, such as in education, research and the needs of libraries, archives, museums, education and research institutions.Ìý
  • Recommendation from someone knowledgeable attesting to your experience and education in public interest copyright law, with preference given to a recommendation from a member of the Global Expert Network on Copyright User Rights, Access to Knowledge Coalition, prior recipient of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵWCL LL.M in IP and Technology, Arcadia Fellowship, PIJIP research assistant or Dean’s Fellow, or from a professor of copyright law.
  • Excellent academic record with high achievement in research and publication.
  • The Fellowship is intended for students pursuing a career in academics, research or public interest legal practice in the field of international copyright law.

To Apply

  • Submit a completed application along with supporting documents before application deadline.
  • Please submit a separate fellowship application essay describing in more detail your specific public interest goals, qualifications.
  • We highly value recommendations from academics or public interest organizations who are familiar with PIJIP’s work. We also encourage provision of a writing sample or publications list.
  • Applicants who do not receive theÌýÌýwill be considered for theÌýÌýor a Merit Scholarship.

Application Deadline

  • May 1 (fall)

Information Justice Fellowship

What is covered?

  • 50% tuition scholarship
  • A research or practical skills internship, and
  • A faculty mentor

Eligibility Requirements

The Information Justice FellowshipÌýprovides a 50% tuition scholarship, research or practical skills internship and faculty mentor for a small group of outstanding applicants to the LL.M in IP in one or more of the following categories:

  • Current government or intergovernmental officials who will return to public service;
  • Students with a clearly demonstrated commitment to public interest or government work after graduation;
  • Students with a research focus and a defined project to pursue while at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵWCL;
  • Applicants from developing countries or diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds. ÌýÌý

To apply

  • Submit a completed application along with supporting documents before application deadline.
  • Please submit a separate fellowship application essay describing in more detail your specific public interest goals, qualifications and particular interest in any of PIJIP's projects.
  • We highly value recommendations from academics or public interest organizations who are familiar with PIJIP’s work. We also encourage provision of a writing sample.
  • Applicants who do not receive theÌýInformation Justice FellowshipÌýwill be considered forÌýa Merit Scholarship.

Application Deadline

May 1 (fall); October 1 (spring)

Merit-Based Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:ÌýOffered to students with strong academic performance in law school, and/or prior legal work experience. All applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship when they submit their application. This scholarship decision will be made concurrently with the admissions decision.

Summer Program Scholarship

What is covered?

  • 50% tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

To apply

  • A complete application for an LL.M. program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵWCL, and
  • An essay describing a current regional, international or country-specific legal problem and offering your solution to the problem. (no more than 750 words)

Application Deadline

  • March 1 (fall); October 1 (spring)