LLM Intellectual Property and Innovation

The LLM in Intellectual Property and Innovation will give you the knowledge and skills to pave the way to a range of exciting careers in this increasingly recognised field.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the intangible or ‘hidden’ assets, which typically make up 70% of a company’s value, and will learn how businesses can manage them in the most cost-effective and commercial way.

WHY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INNOVATION AT SWANSEA?

As a postgraduate student at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.

• The International Commercial Arbitration (LACM17) module offered as part of this degree has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). This effectively means that LLM students who manage to successfully complete the International Commercial Arbitration module at Swansea will be eligible to apply to be awarded the level of Associate Member of the CIArb
• 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021)

On this LLM degree you will gain the knowledge and experience to develop into a 21^st century lawyer or legal service practitioner with specialist and in-depth understanding of intellectual property and innovation.

Our postgraduate law degrees give you the opportunity to learn from academics who are industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience.

You will also learn through:

• Guest lectures to give you insight into practice in the field
• Mooting competitions
• Summer schools abroad