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USD 43000

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USD 65

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you want to be an IP leader, shaping policies and practices globally at Fortune 500 companies, Am Law 100 firms and governments, earn a master’s in intellectual property law from the IP powerhouse. Designed for nonlawyers looking to expand their understanding of IP, students learn from industry and scholarly experts at the forefront of the field. You will earn a degree in a rapidly evolving area of the law and study new issues facing the field of IP. Make yourself more marketable with a master's degree in Intellectual Property.

UNH Franklin Pierce has been a leader in intellectual property legal education for 50 years. Founded by inventors and entrepreneurs, the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is a pioneering powerhouse, committed to training the next generation of great lawyers through an emphasis on practice-based learning. UNH Franklin Pierce offers unique opportunities to practice skills, work side-by-side with faculty, and network with global leaders. Our active and close-knit community ensures that you will build relationships that last throughout your career. Upon graduation, you will join the ranks of our 6,000+ alumni in more than 80 countries working in places like Arent Fox, Bayer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Nintendo, PepsiCo., the USPTO, Venable LLP, and WIPO.

We know some of the best learning happens outside of the classroom. LLM students have the opportunity to participate in off-site, immersive classroom experiences to learn from experts in the field. You will also study at the largest academic IP library in the Western Hemisphere!

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    43000

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    10928 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships are Available

    Amount based on academic record, professional experience, financial need, etc.

    • Dean's Scholarship: Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrate great potential to be a successful member of the Franklin Pierce community. Award ranges from $5000 - $15000
    • Access and Equity Grant: Students from diverse backgrounds and/or experiencing financial challenges. Award ranges from $5000 - $15000
    • Professional Experience Award: Recognition of years of professional experience. Award ranges from $500 - $5000
    • Emerging Professional Award: Early career students who show strong potential in their field of study. Award ranges from $500 - $5000
    • Franklin Pierce Center Scholarship: Based of educational background, experience, and/or expressed interest in the field of Intellectual Property and/or Commerce and Technology law. Award ranges from $500 - $3000
    • Alumni Referral Scholarship: Awarded to graduate law students who were referred to Franklin Pierce by an alum of the law school. Award is $5000

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