What will I learn?

The Intellectual Property Law Postgraduate Certificate is exclusively designed for trainee patent and trade mark attorneys. The programme allows you to study introductory and advanced intellectual property (IP) and technology as well as and to become acquainted with the policies affecting these laws under the guidance of leading scholars and practitioners in the field.

Gain professional accreditation from the Intellectual Property Regulation Board
Be a part of Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI), which runs regular research discussions, seminars and annual events
Internationally acclaimed academics and practitioners in the field of intellectual property law
Dedicated law careers advisers who organise events and internship opportunities with top UK and international law firms
A full-time, 13-week programme, which runs from mid-September to mid-December.

Which department am I in?

Law School

Study options

Full Time (4 Months)

Tuition fees

£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229) Month

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Lincoln's Inn Fields

67-69 Lincoln's Inn Fields,

London,

WC2A 3JB, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need a 2.2 or above at undergraduate level. IELTS 7.0 overall including 7.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking. TOEFL 100 overall including 27 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.