
LL.M. in Technology / Information Technology (IT) Law
An LL.M. in Information Technology (IT) or Technology Law can be a great choice for many people, especially those who want to leverage their strong technical skills to open up a new, promising law practice area.
Information Technology—often shortened to just "IT"—is increasingly governed by a range of complex laws and regulations. The rise of the internet and the ubiquity of computers have virtually assured that there are is a lot of work for LL.M. graduates specializing in cyberlaw. Emerging topics like digital currencies such as bitcoin, the rise of 'fake news,' and blockchain mean that lawyers who work in the technology space must keep up-to-date on all the current regulations surrounding IT law.
Technology-centric LL.M. programs will cover many aspects important to laws in the information age. Required courses might cover topics...
An LL.M. in Information Technology (IT) or Technology Law can be a great choice for many people, especially those who want to leverage their strong technical skills to open up a new, promising law practice area.
Information Technology—often shortened to just "IT"—is increasingly governed by a range of complex laws and regulations. The rise of the internet and the ubiquity of computers have virtually assured that there are is a lot of work for LL.M. graduates specializing in cyberlaw. Emerging topics like digital currencies such as bitcoin, the rise of 'fake news,' and blockchain mean that lawyers who work in the technology space must keep up-to-date on all the current regulations surrounding IT law.
Technology-centric LL.M. programs will cover many aspects important to laws in the information age. Required courses might cover topics like the governance of the internet and intellectual property (IP) law, for example. Often, LL.M. students will also have the opportunity to take electives which will allow them to delve into specific areas of cyberlaw and related fields, such as media law, electronic transactions / e-commerce, and trade law, for example.
These IT-oriented LL.M. programs may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis; and some schools may even offer their curriculum in an online degree format.
Those who graduate with an Information Technology LL.M. program have the opportunity to pursue a range of careers in the space, from working in IP law in a law firm, to startup consulting and even working as part of a technology regulatory organization.
See below for a complete list of law schools offering LL.M. programs in Technology or IT Law.
All LL.M. Programs in Information Technology (IT) / Technology Law
Full-Time: Traditional LL.M., LL.M. Competition, Innovation and Information Law, LL.M. Corporation Law, LL.M. Environmental and Energy Law, LL.M. Inter... more…
Distance Learning: Executive LL.M. in Tax more…
By Research: LL.M. Legal Theory more…
Dual Degree: J.D. / LL.M. in Taxation, J.D. / LL.M. in International Law, LLB / LL.M. Program with National University Singapore (NUS), J.D. / LL.M. Prog... more…

Full-Time: LL.M., LLCM (Masters in Comparative Law), Master in Law more…
Part-Time: U.S. Corporate Law and Strategy Certificate Program, Compliance Certificate Program, Regulatory Analysis and Decision-Making Certificate Pro... more…
By Research: SJD Program more…
Dual Degree: LL.M. / MFS (Master's in International Finance and Law), JD / LL.M. more…


Full-Time: LL.M. in Business Law, LL.M. in Criminal Law, LL.M. in Legal Theory, LL.M. in Health Law, Ethics and Policy, Global Professional LL.M. in Bu... more…

Full-Time: Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.), Comparative Criminal Justice (LL.M.), European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.), European... more…

Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Two-Year Extended LL.M., Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution (LL.M. in ADR), Master of Laws (LLM) in Pr... more…
Distance Learning: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Online Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Online Certificates in Business Law, Compliance, Entertainment Law & Industry... more…
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