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: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law, LegalTech LL.M., Mediation LL.M., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law, Technology and Business more…
Dual Degree: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European and International Business Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Union Law and Governance, Master of La... more…
Full-Time: Master of Advanced Studies in International Taxation (MASIT), Master in Law and Economics, Master of Law in Legal Issues, Crime and Security... more…
Full-Time: Master in Human Rights, Master of Information Technology and Communication Law, European Legal Informatics Study Programme (EULISP) - Master... more…
Full-Time: LL.M. (Law), LL.M. Criminology and Criminal Justice, LL.M. Intellectual Property Law, LLM International Human Rights Law, LL.M. Law and Tech... more…
Full-Time: Law LL.M., LL.M. in Corporate Governance and Law, LL.M. in Law and Legaltech, LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution more…
Full-Time: European Legal Informatics Study Programme (EULISP) - Master of Laws (LL.M.) in IT-Law and IP-Law more…
Full-Time: LL.M. in International and European Law (academic program), LL.M. in International and European Law (professional program), LL.M. in Law & F... more…
Full-Time: LL.M. in Commercial Law, LL.M. in Information and Communication Technology, LL.M. in Real Estate Law more…
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