Studying IP at Richmond Law

Richmond Law students have many opportunities to learn about IP law and policy—from a variety of classes taught by highly respected faculty, to hands-on externship experiences, to the many student-run organizations that address IP issues. Click on one of the links below to learn more, or click on the link to the left to visit our Admissions Office.

IP Certificate. Every Richmond Law student has the chance to specialize in IP and graduate with a certificate that demonstrates the expertise he or she has developed in the subject matter.

Intellectual Property and Transactional Law Clinic. Few law schools offer law students an opportunity to work with real clients on real intellectual property issues. At Richmond, however, students help entrepreneurs, non-profits, researchers, and artists register trademarks and copyrights, apply for patent protection, draft licensing contracts, develop e-commerce strategies, and more—all under the supervision of a full-time clinical professor.

Intellectual Property Moot Court Team. As members of the moot court team, students can hone their advocacy skills while debating cutting-edge intellectual property issues. The team trains with the intellectual property faculty and other experienced litigators and then travels to several nationwide competitions each year.

JOLT. The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology is the first law review in the world to be published exclusively online. Run entirely by Richmond law students, the journal focuses on the impact that computer-related and other emerging technologies have on the law.

SIPLA. One of the law school’s largest and most active student groups, the Student Intellectual Property Association organizes educational seminars, hosts social events, and invites speakers to campus to talk about everything from important IP issues to how to embark on an IP career.

Externships and Clinical Placements. Clinical programs offer second- and third-year students the opportunity to integrate legal theory with practical experience as they work with judges or private corporations that deal with IP issues.