PreLaw magazine has published its latest Intellectual Property Law Honor Roll, identifying the strongest law school programs for students pursuing careers in IP law.
The ranking comes at a time when intellectual property law is growing rapidly in importance, driven by advances in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation across nearly every industry.
IP lawyers help clients protect inventions, brands, creative works, and emerging technologies, making the field one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving areas of legal practice today.
For law students looking to work at the intersection of law, business, technology, and innovation, a strong IP program can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
The Honor Roll is produced by the National Jurist’s preLaw magazine, which evaluates law schools based on the breadth and depth of their intellectual property curricular offerings.
The methodology assigns weighted scores across several program components, with a concentration carrying the heaviest weight at 30% of the overall grade.
Clinics account for 24% of the score, while centers and externships each contribute 12%, giving students hands-on and practical training significant influence over a school’s final grade.
Journals are weighted at 9%, student groups at 8%, and certificates at 5%, with additional credit available for schools offering supplementary IP-related programming beyond these core categories.
Among the schools earning top A+ grades on the Honor Roll are Case Western Reserve University and Indiana University Bloomington, both recognised for the strength of their intellectual property law programs.
The full list of A+ schools is available through the National Jurist, with the Honor Roll recognising institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to preparing students for careers in intellectual property law.
As demand for skilled IP lawyers continues to grow alongside rapid technological change, the ranking serves as a valuable resource for prospective law students evaluating where to study.
Congratulations to all of the law schools that earned a place on this prestigious and competitive Honor Roll for intellectual property law in 2026.