Juris Doctor- Intellectual Property, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Law

Intellectual property law is one of the fastest-growing legal fields, with new technology constantly making the old rules of practice obsolete. At USF Law, you’ll learn the latest approaches to protecting intellectual creation, discovery, and invention­ — from copyrights to trademarks and patents. USF's intellectual property and technology program includes a distinguished faculty, internationally focused curriculum, innovative clinical offerings, as well as vibrant student organizations and a nationally recognized student publication. You’re able to earn a specialized Intellectual Property and Technology Law Certificate. Through the in-house Internet and Intellectual Property Justice Clinic, you’ll gain hands-on experience providing pro bono legal services related to a variety of intellectual property issues, including copyright and trademark questions. Full-time students take most of their first-year classes during the day and typically graduate in three years.

All law school applicants are required to have completed or expect to complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college by the time law school classes begin in August. Accepted applicants must furnish official final transcripts indicating receipt of a bachelor's degree, as well as completion of any work in progress when the application was filed. If admitted, an official transcript showing the conferral of the bachelor's degree must be mailed directly from the college or university to the Office of Admissions prior to the start of the fall term. Personal Statement. Letters of Recommendation