Transcripts for all college, graduate, or juris doctor work. At a minimum, a candidate must demonstrate completion of a Bachelor's Degree (i.e., BA, BS, or foreign equivalent).
A personal statement describing interest in the program, what the applicant hopes to obtain from it, and any background related to intellectual property. The personal statement may not exceed two pages.
Demonstrated aptitude to succeed at a graduate level (can be demonstrated by having previously completed graduate level course work at an institution of higher learning, performance on a GMAT, GRE, MCAT or similar test, or other evidence of ability presented by the candidate (e.g., relevant work/life experiences).

Non-native English speakers will be required to submit documentation of satisfactory results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students in our certification program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitations may struggle. For this reason, we utilize TOEFL or IELTS to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom. Preferred scores for the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) is a 96 or PBT (paper based test) is a 590. A preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.0. Please note that, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, the TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived if (i) the applicant has a college degree from an institution in which the primary language of instruction was English or (ii) the applicant can show other circumstances demonstrating proficiency in English.

IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79


Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.

Original transcripts/diplomas or certified true copies from all universities, professional schools, and/or colleges previously attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. If the institution is not English speaking, the transcripts must also accompany an exact certified English translation. Certified true copies must bear the original stamp and signature of the appropriate school official.