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University of Glasgow: Technology Law & Regulation
| Institution | University of Glasgow |
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| Department | School of Law |
| Web | http://www.gla.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The LLM in Technology Law & Regulation provides you with a unique opportunity to specialise in an increasingly important area of law. Within the rapidly developing fields of artificial intelligence, big data and the platform economy, information technologies are increasingly becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. These technologies raise new challenges for regulation and law, from privacy to AI safety and beyond. The programme is designed to equip you with interdisciplinary capabilities in both law and technology to analyse and confront new challenges in this field.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Information technologies have changed the way we think, create and communicate. However, new legal and ethical risks are also emerging. Through this LLM, you will develop a critical understanding of a wide range of issues concerning the legal regulation of information technologies.
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You will have access to challenge-based, experiential learning opportunities provided by the Technology Regulation Maker Lab, which provides hands-on experience in tackling real-world legal and regulatory challenges in the technology sector.
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The cutting-edge and highly sought-after course, Artificial Intelligence and Law, provides you with a deep understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies. It will prepare you to navigate and influence the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and legal regulation.
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You will have the opportunity to apply for internships or visitorships at international law firms and leading global technology companies.
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Benefit from access to and engagement with our world-leading research centre: CREATe (Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy), anchored in intellectual property, competition, information and technology law.
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You will have the opportunity to interact with leading academics who present their most recent, influential research in our CREATe Public Lecture Series, and at various conferences and workshops.
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Benefit from external collaborations and networks of the University and academic staff such as the Transatlantic Technology Law Forum (TTLF) at Stanford University.
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You will have access to our excellent facilities including the dedicated School of Law library. Our main University Library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications. and is a European Documentation Centre.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You are required to take at least five courses from the following list (plus one other) and to submit a dissertation as falling within the area of technology regulation. For this programme you must complete the core courses, Artificial Intelligence & Law and Information Law & Policy. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, and lab-style teaching.
Most of our courses include perspectives on professional practice and some also include experiential learning activities, such as Technology Regulation Maker Lab and analysis of case studies. These courses and activities are designed to consolidate your understanding of key theoretical concepts by putting them into practice in real-world contexts, and to give you practical experience with documents, drafting skills, technological knowledge, and analytical frameworks used in a professional environment.
Core courses Artificial Intelligence and Law Information Law and Policy
Courses Technology Regulation Maker Lab Digital Media Creators and the Law Competition, Innovation and Digital Markets Copyright In The Digital Environment Intellectual Property, Technology and Communities Contemporary Issues In Intellectual Property Law
One additional course may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Law's LLM portfolio.
LLM
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law. We may also consider a 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in computer science (or a cognate discipline), information studies, media & communication, political science, policy studies or other relevant subject areas. While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law. We may also consider a 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in computer science (or a cognate discipline), information studies, media & communication, political science, policy studies or other relevant subject areas. While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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