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LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology

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Arcadia Fellowship in International Copyright

What is Covered?

  • Up to four 50% tuition scholarships and up to one full tuition scholarship (not including room, board and other living expenses).Ìý
  • A paid research position ($20 / hr) within The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) providing research and coordination for the Project on Copyright and the Right to Research.
  • Offered to students inÌý

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  • Prior experience and education in public interest copyright law, such as in education, research and the needs of libraries, archives, museums, education and research institutions.Ìý
  • Recommendation from someone knowledgeable attesting to your experience and education in public interest copyright law, with preference given to a recommendation from a member of the Global Expert Network on Copyright User Rights, Access to Knowledge Coalition, prior recipient of the AUWCL LL.M in IP and Technology, Arcadia Fellowship, PIJIP research assistant or Dean’s Fellow, or from a professor of copyright law.
  • Excellent academic record with high achievement in research and publication.
  • The Fellowship is intended for students pursuing a career in academics, research or public interest legal practice in the field of international copyright law.

To Apply

  • Submit a completed application along with supporting documents before application deadline.
  • Please submit a separate fellowship application essay describing in more detail your specific public interest goals, qualifications.
  • We highly value recommendations from academics or public interest organizations who are familiar with PIJIP’s work. We also encourage provision of a writing sample or publications list.
  • Applicants who do not receive theÌýÌýwill be considered for theÌýÌýor a Merit Scholarship.

Application Deadline

  • May 1 (fall)

Information Justice Fellowship

What is covered?

  • 50% tuition scholarship
  • A research or practical skills internship, and
  • A faculty mentor

Eligibility Requirements

The Information Justice FellowshipÌýprovides a 50% tuition scholarship, research or practical skills internship and faculty mentor for a small group of outstanding applicants to the LL.M in IP in one or more of the following categories:

  • Current government or intergovernmental officials who will return to public service;
  • Students with a clearly demonstrated commitment to public interest or government work after graduation;
  • Students with a research focus and a defined project to pursue while at AUWCL;
  • Applicants from developing countries or diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds. ÌýÌý

To apply

  • Submit a completed application along with supporting documents before application deadline.
  • Please submit a separate fellowship application essay describing in more detail your specific public interest goals, qualifications and particular interest in any of PIJIP's projects.
  • We highly value recommendations from academics or public interest organizations who are familiar with PIJIP’s work. We also encourage provision of a writing sample.
  • Applicants who do not receive theÌýInformation Justice FellowshipÌýwill be considered forÌýa Merit Scholarship.

Application Deadline

May 1 (fall); October 1 (spring)

Merit-Based Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:ÌýOffered to students with strong academic performance in law school, and/or prior legal work experience. All applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship when they submit their application. This scholarship decision will be made concurrently with the admissions decision.

Summer Program Scholarship

What is covered?

  • 50% tuition scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

  • Participated previously in one ofÌýAUWCL Summer Programs
  • This scholarship is awarded to a candidate in the in-residence track of an eligible LL.M. program.

To apply

  • A complete application for an LL.M. program at AUWCL, and
  • An essay describing a current regional, international or country-specific legal problem and offering your solution to the problem. (no more than 750 words)

Application Deadline

  • March 1 (fall); October 1 (spring)