LLM Laws
This Stellenbosch University, Master of Laws specialised LLM programme is the only fully accredited Master of Laws with a focus on Intellectual Property Law as a legal discipline distinct from Private Law or Mercantile Law.
Duration
1 year (Full-Time)
2-3 years (Part-Time)
Starting Date
February
Tuition Fee
30,000 – 64,375 ZAR
Location
Stellenbosch, South Africa
About the programme
The Stellenbosch University, Master of Laws specialised LLM programme is a structured, research-orientated programme focused on issues of Intellectual Property Law designed to train specialised academics and equip students with the necessary critical assessment skills, insight and analytical ability to practice effectively in the fields of IP law and occupy the position of experts in IP Law.
The LLM (IP Law) consists of three compulsory taught modules, each designed to provide the student with a sound theoretical knowledge of the subject matter in addition to detailed instruction on issues pertaining to litigation and vesting/registration of IP rights, a choice of two highly specialised elective modules and a compulsory research module consisting of a research assignment.
Opportunities
The LLM (IP Law) is a specialised academic qualification that incorporates all of the necessary practical knowledge needed to evaluate and critically assess the practice of IP law and advise on relevant issues in detail or formulate an expert opinion. As a comprehensive review and analysis of South African, foreign and International Intellectual Property Law, the LLM (IP Law) may benefit students who endeavour to become a trademark practitioner or (in select cases) a patent attorney by providing them with a sound understanding of the law and preparation for the relevant admission/practitioners’ examinations administered by the SAIIPL.
Courses Included
- Copyright Law
- Trademark Law
- Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment
- Patent Law and the Law of Registered Designs
- Intellectual Property Law: Research Paper