University of Westminster, London · Part-time day
Law and Technology
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…
LLM2 yearsPart-time day
School of Law · Law
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.
Getting in
As the university states it
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 at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.
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