LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
1 YEAR PROGRAMME
About The Programme
The LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law is a programme designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between intellectual property and emerging technologies. This specialization provides an opportunity for legal practitioners to comprehend the complex issues that arise in the realm of intellectual property when dealing with new technologies. It is essential for the students to acquire knowledge about the contemporary developments in intellectual property rights and to understand the regulatory framework surrounding it.
The programme is structured to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of intellectual property laws, with a focus on emerging technologies, data protection, information technology, artificial intelligence, and entertainment industry. The courses offered are designed to equip students with a range of legal skills, including drafting and negotiating contracts, litigation, and advocacy.
What Makes It Different at JGU
The LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law is a programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between intellectual property and emerging technologies. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with leading academics, IP experts, industry professionals and enforcement officials to ensure that students receive cutting-edge education. The programme covers a wide array of topics related to IPR and technology law, including data protection, information technology, artificial intelligence, and the entertainment industry. The courses offered are designed to equip students with a range of legal skills, including drafting and negotiating contracts, litigation, and advocacy.
In addition to classroom experience, the LL.M. programme provides students with opportunities to participate in research and professional conferences on contemporary IPR and technology law topics. These conferences offer a platform for students to engage with industry professionals and experts, develop their research skills and explore emerging issues in the field of IPR and technology law
The outstanding academic qualifications of JGLS faculties and legal professionals, along with a diverse array of research centers housed in the JGLS, provide an excellent platform for LL.M. students to participate in cutting-edge research.
The admission process for the LL.M. programme comprises two steps. Firstly, candidates need to appear for one of the following entrance examinations, which will carry a weightage of 70% in the admission process:
- LNAT-UK Entrance Test: Interested candidates can register for the online LNAT-UK entrance test and obtain further information on the same by visiting the following link: https://lnat.ac.uk/
- CLAT PG Entrance Test
Candidates can register for the LNAT-UK entrance test at https://lnat.ac.uk/
Once registered, candidates must submit their Statement of Purpose, Academic documents and Curriculum Vitae online at https://lawadmissions.jgu.edu.in/
The LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law is a 24-credit programme that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property rights in the context of emerging technologies. The programme offers a multidimensional approach towards intellectual property rights and technology law, enabling students to comprehend complex issues that arise in this field. The courses offered are designed to equip students with a range of legal skills, including drafting and negotiating contracts, litigation, and advocacy.
The programme provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of intellectual property laws with a particular focus on data protection, information technology, artificial intelligence, and the entertainment industry. The specialized courses will cover a range of topics, including the general principles of intellectual property rights, global perspectives on data protection frameworks, AI and ethics, standard essential patents, comparative celebrity laws, personality, publicity, and free speech, and music and copyright.
The LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law offers a unique opportunity for legal practitioners to acquire knowledge about the contemporary developments in intellectual property rights and understand the regulatory framework surrounding it. The specialized courses are taught by leading academics, IP experts, industry professionals, and enforcement officials who have several years of expertise in this field. The programme also provides students with an opportunity to participate in research and professional conferences on contemporary IPR and technology law topics, augmenting their classroom experience.
The LL.M. programme at JGLS offers students the opportunity to pursue their career objectives and become subject experts in their field of interest. Some students may wish to pursue a PhD at a later stage, and the LL.M. programme provides a solid foundation to acquire research skills. At JGLS, students receive guidance and support from experienced faculty members to help them achieve their career goals.
To facilitate national and international internships and placements, JGLS has established the Office of Career Services (OCS). Students interested in internships and placements are encouraged to contact the Assistant Dean of Student Initiatives, subject to the prior approval of the Director of Post Graduate Legal Studies. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible for internships with firms and organizations that have entered into an agreement with JGLS. All applications will be assessed by a committee of faculty members nominated by the Vice Chancellor. However, the final decision to select students for internships and placements remains with the organizations themselves.
To promote the research work of students, the Law School conducts a student colloquium after the internship, where students have the opportunity to present their research work to faculty members and fellow students. Selected students for internships will have to sign a letter of undertaking to ensure that they maintain proper discipline, good behavior and accountability during their internship.
The Student Exchange Programme at Jindal Global Law School provides an excellent opportunity for students enrolled in the LL.M. Programme to pursue their second semester at one of JGLS’s partner universities. This programme has been very popular among students, as it allows them to not only enrich their academic and professional lives but also gain a broader perspective by studying at our partner institutions.
The Student Exchange Programme is designed to be revenue-neutral regarding tuition fees, meaning that students will continue to pay their tuition fees at their home institution and will be responsible for their travel, living, and other ancillary expenses during the exchange programme.
In addition to the Student Exchange Programme, JGLS offers the Global Immersion Fellowship for Talent & Educational Development (GIFTED) Programme. This programme provides LL.M. students with a unique opportunity to pursue international education in India with a defined pathway to the LL.M. programme at JGLS’s partner universities.
Currently, the participating law schools in the GIFTED Programme are the School of Law at Texas A&M University and the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University. Selected students spend their Fall semester at JGLS, where they complete all compulsory courses before moving to the partner university in the Spring semester. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a dual LL.M. degree, one from JGU and the other from the partner university, allowing them to complete two LL.M. degrees in one year.
JGLS also offers the JGLS-Brunel Dual LL.M. Programme, which provides a unique opportunity for JGLS students to secure two LL.M. degrees. The selected students spend one year at JGLS and another year of study at Brunel Law School to pursue the Masters of Law (LL.M.) programme.
Finally, the JGLS-QMUL 1+1 Collaboration offers another opportunity for JGLS students to secure two LL.M. degrees. The selected students spend one year at JGLS and another year of study at the Queen Mary University of London to pursue the Masters of Law (LL.M.) programme.
Overall, these international collaborations and exchange programmes provide JGLS students with exceptional opportunities to gain a broader perspective, enrich their academic and professional lives, and obtain dual LL.M. degrees from some of the most renowned law schools in the world.
JGLS believes that an international experience is essential for students to recognize and embrace different cultural and community perspectives, creating new career opportunities and broadening their worldview. To facilitate this, JGLS offers a range of geographically diverse and academically enriching Student Exchange programmes for one semester. These programmes offer students the opportunity to study abroad at one of JGLS’s partner institutions, spread across varying legal systems, and bring back a unique learning experience. The exchanges not only enrich students’ academic and professional lives, but also enhance language learning, intercultural skills, self-reliance, and self-awareness, making them citizens of the world.
The programme is open to students pursuing the five-year B.Com. / B.B.A. LL.B / B.A. LL.B, three-year LL.B., and one-year LL.M. programmes. Eligible students from JGLS spend a semester at one of our partner institutions across the globe, and the programme is revenue-neutral with respect to tuition fees.
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) provides an academic support programme called the ‘LIFE in Law’ programme for students who face academic challenges. This programme is designed to assist students who need additional support in passing their re-sit examinations. The ‘LIFE in Law’ programme is a teaching-oriented program, with a focus on preparing students for re-sit examinations.
The programme is designed to cater to the needs of students who require assistance in academics. It provides a support system to help students overcome academic challenges and succeed in their studies. The entire programme is designed to be teaching-oriented, with a focus on preparing students for re-sit examinations.
Overall, the ‘LIFE in Law’ programme at JGLS is a valuable resource for students who require academic support, providing them with the necessary tools to overcome academic challenges and succeed in their studies.