Innovation, Technology and the Law (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate LLM Online study 3 Years LawPolicing

About this course

This unique and internationally-focused LLM programme explores how the law responds to, regulates and promotes new and emerging technologies.

Innovative technologies and convergence in technologies are causing unprecedented societal change. New legal issues are arising, and new regulatory responses emerging. The law can help – or hinder – society’s ability to reap the optimal rewards from technological development.

Across the programme, you will study different modes of regulation – the law, the markets, the technology itself – and critically analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each. The potential of technology to support legal and judicial processes is also examined.

This LLM will enable you to develop an advanced knowledge of domains where law engages with technology, awareness of the problems in the area and understanding of the differing approaches to their solution.

Study Options

This course is available in 5 study options:

Online study Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: LLM

Location: Edinburgh

Online study Shown above

Duration: 20 Months

Qualification: LLM

Location: Edinburgh

Online study Shown above

Duration: 32 Months

Qualification: LLM

Location: Edinburgh

Online study Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: LLM

Location: Edinburgh

Online study Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: LLM

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1136 Human resource managers and directors
2412 Solicitors and lawyers
3520 Legal associate professionals
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
2419 Legal professionals
4135 Library clerks and assistants

Course Details

Qualification
LLM
Study Mode
Online study
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing