Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Boston University

    Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Boston, USLLMIn-person2 years
    $139,740.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    5
    Cohort
    students
    49
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University is a 49-credit, 2-year, in-person LLM program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $139,740.

    About the program

    First year immerses students in the US legal system, developing analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills. Second year provides training in intellectual property and information law, focusing on copyright, patent, trademark, information privacy, and unfair competition, with electives in digital technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, entertainment law, and technology commercialization.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 92 | #12 US News & World Report Intellectual Property Law

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 85 TOEFL (for tests before Jan 21 2026); minimum overall TOEFL score of 4.0, with a minimum of 3.5 on each section (new 1-6 scale from Jan 21 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 5.5 IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,450.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University is $139,740 across 49 required credits.
    Is Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University online or in-person?
    Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University take to complete?
    Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 49 credits.
    How large is the Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University cohort?
    Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University typically enrolls around 5 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Two-Year Master of Laws in Intellectual Property & Information Law at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)