Law and Technology LLM

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline including law, social science, international relations. Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional experience in the relevant field or related professional qualifications may be considered.

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the dynamic and intricate relationship between law and technology in today’s fast-paced world with our comprehensive Law and Technology LLM programme. Examine how technological advancements reshape legal and regulatory frameworks, critically analysing their impact on society, the economy, ethics, and technology itself. Immerse yourself in captivating emerging normativities at the intersection of law and technology, essential for envisioning new regulatory futures.

The LLM in Law and Technology offers rigorous analysis and discussion, providing you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate complex legal landscapes arising from rapid technological progress. By engaging with political, social, economic, and technical perspectives related to how law captures and makes use of changes in technology and scientific knowledge, the course offers opportunities to critically evaluate ethical and responsible innovation and progress. Led by experts in the field, this program equips you with critical analytical and research skills applicable within the profession and beyond.

Teaching will take place through a mix of practical, creative and collaborative learning, and independent research opportunities with set materials and tutor-facilitated discussions, both in class and online. The course will help you acquire and focus on the skills necessary in the legal profession and beyond, helping to enhance your employability in legal tech related areas, such as those concerning legal practice and innovation, legal ethics, legal and public policy research, and compliance and regulation. It will also provide good grounding for roles in the civil service, charitable work and social advocacy.

Information for international students

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Fees and funding

This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page. As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.