M.A. International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law (LLM)
- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter and summerIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 15 NovNext deadline
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About the programme
International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law at TU Dresden is a one-year, full-time Master of Laws (LL.M.) worth 60 ECTS over two semesters. It is taught in English (in French at the Strasbourg partner), and you start on 1 October or 1 April. You study at TU Dresden, or at TU Dresden plus a partner university. The programme gives you practice-oriented expertise in intellectual property law, especially copyright, data law, trade mark and design law, and patent law, with attention to legal questions raised by new technologies, multimedia and the internet. It also lets you build foreign language skills and legal terminology. About 60 students a year from roughly 20 countries take part, and you can exchange ideas with scholars, attorneys and in-house counsel who work in intellectual property. It suits law graduates who want to specialise in intellectual property and data law in an international setting.
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What you need to apply for International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law (LLM) at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)
English language
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Approximately one year of relevant professional experience, which can include internships and traineeships.
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A written explanation of your motivation for choosing this specific course of study, highlighting talents and interests that make you particularly suitable (maximum 100 lines, in English).
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Prerequisites
-Bachelor's degree
A Bachelor's degree or higher in law, computer science, engineering, media studies, or another relevant field.
- _For non-law graduates_: At least 5 ECTS in legal studies to demonstrate sufficient legal knowledge.
-Work Experience
Approximately one year of relevant professional experience, which can include internships and traineeships.
-Admission Process
The selection process includes an aptitude assessment.
Applicants scoring 8-12 points are considered directly eligible for the program without an interview. Those scoring 6-7 points undergo a digital interview to assess suitability, while scores below 6 may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law (LLM)
Programme-specific documents
Copy of Degree Certificate(s)
Transcript of Records
CV
Letter of Motivation
English Language Certificate
Proof of Background Knowledge (For non-law graduates: proof of sufficient legal knowledge.)
Copy of Passport / Identity card
APS (Only for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
Additional Qualification
Other relevant qualifications and certificates.
If available, include rank number and/or GPA.
In some cases, officially certified copies of diplomas and certificates may be requested by the International Office. These should be certified by an authorized agency with a stamp in English or German, or by the issuing university including the university's seal and a signature from an appropriate official.
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Estimated year-1 total cost
14,904 – 23,904 EUR
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FALL/ WINTER SEMESTER - TUD
Tuition fee - 2.500 EUR
Administration fee - app. 300 EUR
SPRING/ SUMMER SEMESTER - TUD
Tuition fee - 2.500 EUR
Administration fee - app. 300 EUR
TOTAL FEES - app. 5.600 EUR
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