Hello....

I really, need an advice regarding the master in Law and Information Technology (or Droit et nouvelles technologies, Droit du multimedia et des systemes d'information in France)

I have been accepted in Tilburg university (Netherlands) , Stockholm, and Essex that start at the end of August, while i am still, waiting replies from France: Strasbourg, Lille 2 et Toulouse. The point is, that French universities will reply me at the end of July and i have no idea what to do....because i need to decide fast(!) so as to find an accommodation for example, in stockolm or in tilburg and move in August.

1. I have heard that Stockholm has a very good master but what about Tilburg or Strasbourg (Robert Schuman)? Are they good enough??

2. English speaking universities are better than French universities at the information technology law?

3. Is there anyone with experience at this LLM?

I would really appreciate it, if anyone could help me upon this!! I am a bit stressed, as you see!!
What do you advice me to do...??

Thank you very much for your time!!

Dear Jul,

Good that you have been accepted in Tilburg.

The Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) offers you an excellent Masters programme Law and Technology in English. If you want more information about our programme and courses, you should visit: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/programmes/frw/lt/ or
http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/law/research/tilt/

The Master Law and Technology programme in ten steps:

1. Legal +
The study programme is multidisciplinary. In order to find a solution to the possibilities and risks presented by new technologies, we need to know more than just be able to apply the present laws. This is why ethics, risk management and regulation modalities are prominent aspects of the programme. Furthermore, attention is not only focussed on both criminal and public law aspects but also on private law aspects. The components of the programme (mandatory subjects and electives, possibilities of traineeships and the thesis) are arranged in such a way that students can give special attention to the subjects for which they have special interests and preferences.

2. International
Developments in the areas of new technology are in general border crossing; Internet being probably the most prominent example. Internationalisation offers many opportunities and possibilities, but from a regulation perspective it gives rise to many problems and questions. This is why the Master Law & Technology programme opts for an international context.

3. No (previous) technical knowledge required
It is a misconception to believe that you need (previous) technical knowledge in order to successfully complete the Master Law & Technology programme. The Master Law & Technology programme is about the regulation of new technologies and the legal framework concerning the effects these new technologies have on society as a whole. With this in mind, it is far more important that the students have an affinity for the social aspects of technology.

4. Interactive education in small groups
The Master Law & Technology courses are given in small internationally composed student groups focussed on the development of written and oral capabilities. Students are expressly invited to participate in discussions where they are challenged to think about interesting legal concepts and problems. Students are trained to write accounts, position papers and policy documents with a view to preparing them for their future professional career.

5. Close contact with the tutorial team
The TILT lecturers are easily accessible to students. TILT regularly organises extra activities besides lectures to increase the number of discussion-debates so as to intensify dialogues between students and between students and the programme and research team. Each student is assigned a mentor from the tutorial team.

6. Good practical training opportunities
TILT has excellent contacts with government, semi-government, companies and law firms. TILT is frequently approached by these professional bodies about practical training opportunities and internships and, together with the student, actively endeavours to find an appropriate trainee project for its students.

7. Education coupled with pioneering research
The department of TILT is not only involved with education but is also closely involved in innovative research both on a national as well as a European and international level. This research is interlaced in academic education so that new research lines and insights directly reach the students.

8. Challenging and creative
We encourage Master Law & Technology students to undertake challenging and creative participation. Within our programme we stimulate students to create and substantiate their own opinion and to develop their own ideas.

9. Excellent specialisation opportunities
The Master Law & Technology programme offers a broad scale of subjects within the Law & Technology theme. Within this theme the Master offers students excellent opportunities to specialise in specific areas like ICT, biotechnology or nanotechnology. It is also possible to focus on Law & Technology in relation to the traditional legal areas such as private law, European law or administration law.

10. Excellent career perspectives
There is a great demand for specialists in the Law & Technology field. The demand which TILT receives for qualified students from different professional sectors is far greater than the supply. Needless to say, the combination of a bachelors study in law with a multidisciplinary and international master like the Master Law & Technology is very interesting.

If you have any other questions regarding the Master Law & Technology please feel free to contact me by sending an email to T.F.E.Dilien@uvt.nl.

Kind regards,

Thomas Dilien
Student assistant at TILT