Original, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
A personal statement addressing your preparation for and interest in an LL.M. degree in IP. Consideration will be given to work experience in intellectual property or related business experience, as a student or practitioner, as well as to any obstacles that you have overcome. The personal statement may not be longer than two pages.
A two-page resume should preferably include education and employment on the first page and publications and awards on the second page. Please note that an entry level law degree is required before one may pursue the LL.M. program. In the United States, this degree is the Juris Doctor, or J.D., degree. In many countries outside the U.S., the degree is called the Bachelor of Laws and Letters, or LL.B.
Preferred scores for the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 or a 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score of the IELTS is a 7.5.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or have met the requirements for the baccalaureate degree which will be awarded prior to the beginning of graduate study
A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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.