LL.M. in Technology / Information Technology (IT) Law

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.

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Brisbane, Australia 34 Followers 31 Discussions

Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Master of International Law, Master of International Commercial Law more…

Dual Degree: Master of International Relations / Master of International Law, Master of International Commercial Law / Commerce more…

Glasgow, United Kingdom 76 Followers 95 Discussions

Full-Time: LL.M. in Law, LL.M. in Construction Law, LL.M. in Criminal Justice & Penal Change, LL.M. in Global Environmental Law & Governance, LL.M. in... more…

Distance Learning: LL.M. in Climate and Energy Law, LL.M. in Professional Legal Practice more…

Dublin, Ireland 43 Followers 19 Discussions

Full-Time: LL.M. Law, LL.M. International Commercial Law, LL.M. Criminology & Criminal Justice, LL.M. European Law and Public Affairs, LL.M. Intellectu... more…

Melbourne, Australia 32 Followers 19 Discussions

Full-Time: Master of Laws, Master of Laws in Global Business Law, Master of Cybersecurity (Law), Master of Law and Entrepreneurship more…

By Research: Master of Laws more…

Mumbai, India 64 Followers 11 Discussions

Full-Time: Master of Law (LL.M.) more…

Seoul, South Korea 31 Followers 2 Discussions

Part-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.) more…

Jodhpur, India 42 Followers 6 Discussions

Full-Time: LL.M. more…

Distance Learning: LL.M. in Criminal Law, Criminology & Forensic Science, LL.M. in International Trade Laws & WTO, Master Degree in Corporate Laws more…

London, United Kingdom 14 Followers 7 Discussions

Full-Time: LL.M. Art, Business and Law, LL.M. Banking and Finance Law, LL.M. Commercial and Corporate Law, LL.M. Comparative and International Dispute... more…

Distance Learning: LL.M. Computer and Communications Law, LL.M. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Online more…

Dual Degree: Double LL.M. (Sorbonne Law School - Queen Mary University of London) more…

Guildford, United Kingdom 21 Followers 20 Discussions

Full-Time: LLM Master of Law (General), LLM Company Law, LLM Compliance and Regulation, LLM Corporate Governance, LLM Corporate Governance Grad:CG more…

Part-Time: Executive LLM more…

Distance Learning: LLM Master of Law (General), LLM Company Law, LLM Compliance and Regulation, LLM Corporate Governance, LLM Corporate Governance Grad:CG more…

Neuchâtel, Switzerland 12 Followers 1 Discussion

Full-Time: Master of Law (LL.M.), Master in Innovation Law more…

Dual Degree: Bilingual Master in Law, Dual Master in Law, Bilingual Master in Comparative Health Law more…

New York City, New York 31 Followers 11 Discussions

Full-Time: Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship more…

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 19 Followers 25 Discussions

Full-Time: LLM in Legal Practice, Law (International Commercial Law) LLM, Law (Cyber Law) LLM, Law (International Finance) LLM, Law (Space Law) LLM more…

Part-Time: Bar Course LL.M. more…

Distance Learning: Employment Law in Practice LLM, Medical Law Postgraduate Certificate / LLM, Advanced Legal Practice LLM, Professional Practice in Mental He... more…

Phoenix, Arizona 21 Followers 12 Discussions

Full-Time: LL.M. in Biotechnology and Genomics, Master of Legal Studies (MLS), LL.M. in Law & Sustainability, LL.M. in International Law, LL.M. in Indi... more…

Distance Learning: Master of Legal Studies Online more…

Rovaniemi, Finland 17 Followers 4 Discussions

Full-Time: Master of Law LL.M., European Legal Informatics Study Programme (EULISP) - Master of Laws (LL.M.) in IT-Law and IP-Law more…

Seattle, Washington 100 Followers 82 Discussions

Full-Time: General Law LL.M., LL.M. in Asian & Comparative Law, LL.M. in Global Business Law, LL.M. in Health Law, LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law more…

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