About the Institute
- LLM in Intellectual Property
Launched in 2001, the LL.M. helps attorneys with J.D.s from
- High Tech Law Certificate
This certificate recognizes J.D. students who have pursued a high tech law curriculum. Students take 15 units of high tech law courses, meet minimum grade requirements, and write a paper on high tech law.
- International High Tech Law Certificate
This certificate recognizes J.D. students who have studied both international and high tech law. Students take 16 units of international and high tech law courses, meet minimum grade requirements, write a paper on international high tech law, and study abroad at a summer program focusing on international IP/technology law.
- We offer courses taught by about a dozen full-time faculty members with expertise in every aspect of IP and high tech law, plus more than 20 part-time faculty (including local lawyers and judges) working on the front lines of IP and high tech law at leading Silicon Valley law firms and technology companies.
- We have one of the largest and richest IP and technology law curricula in the country—40+ doctrinal courses, seminars, and skills-based workshops on the full range of high tech law, including IP law, corporate law, international law, computer/Internet/communications law, and the life sciences.
- We regularly offer international study abroad summer programs focusing on IP/technology law.
- Computer & High Tech Law Journal
The student-run journal, founded in 1984, focuses on all aspects of IP and high tech law. It publishes 4 issues a year and hosts an annual symposium. The journal regularly appears as one of the five most-frequently cited IP and technology journals in the Washington & Lee Law School citation database.
- Tech LawForum.
Launched in 2006, Tech LawForum is a web publication containing feature articles, blogs, podcasts and video related to patent policy and Internet policy.
- Student Intellectual Property Law Association
Founded in 1989, the SIPLA is a student operated organization focusing on IP and technology law. The group sponsors programs throughout the year, such as a weekly lunchtime high tech series.
- High Tech Moot Court
The school participates in the Cardozo/BMI Entertainment and Communications Law, the Giles Sutherland rich (Patent), and the Saul Lefkowitz (Trademark) Moot Court Competitions.
- Civil and High Tech Internship Program
Through this semester-long program, students gain supervised field experience for academic credit at a governmental agency, non-profit organization, law firm, or high tech company. Nearly 200 organizations have sponsored interns through this program.
- Biotechnology Law Group
Founded in 2008, the BLG is a student operated organization focusing on the intersection of biotechnology and the law. The group sponsors programs throughout the year, such as a biotech wine and cheese networking event and a biotech career panel.
- Dean’s High Tech Advisory Council. A dozen lawyers and government officials, including Rep. Larry Sonsini, provide guidance to the Dean and the High Tech Law Institute on high tech matters.
- High Tech Advisory Board. Three dozen lawyers and academics provide guidance to the High Tech Law Institute. Founded in 1990.
- Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal Board of Advisors. A dozen lawyers, academics and government officials provide guidance to the journal.
The Institute is supported by some of the premier Silicon Valley law firms, including the following:
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
McDermott Will & Emery
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Fenwick & West
Cooley Godward Kronish
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To contact the HTLI:
High Tech Law Institute
Santa Clara Law
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0421
Bannan Hall, room 301H
voice: (408) 551-1868 fax: (408) 554-2333
email: hightechlaw@scu.edu