6 Journalism, Media, and Mass Communication Juris Doctor Degree Programs

In the technology-driven, global economy, many of the most significant business transactions and legal disputes involve not physical assets but intellectual property: copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The creation, maintenance, protection, and transfer of intellectual property are increasingly important not only to businesses and the national economy but also with regard to issues of social and economic justice. The UC Davis School of Law's Intellectual Property Law curriculum prepares students for this new world through a specialized curriculum devoted to the law of ideas, inventions, and other intangible forms of property.

The English Language and Literature graduate program, offering both J.D. and M.A. degrees, is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the analysis, interpretation, and ...

The J.D./LL.M. joint degree program is designed to primarily be a 3.5-year full-time program available only to SCU School of Law students who have been accepted for participation in both programs. Under a typical schedule, full-time students complete the program and receive both degrees in 3.5 years. Students must declare their intent to participate in the program no later than 12 months before graduation and complete the requirements for both degrees prior to graduation.

The program offers a focused pathway for law students interested in understanding privacy issues within the legal field. It combines coursework that covers digital privacy, data protection laws, and r...

Students enrolled in the Intellectual Property Law Honors Concentration will receive instruction and training in those subject areas fundamental to the practice of intellectual property attorneys, in addition to instruction in specialized, related subject areas of their choosing.

The program focuses on providing students with a strong understanding of intellectual property law, combining legal principles with practical skills. It covers key areas like patents, copyrights, trad...