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Innovation, Technology & the Law

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LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law - 1 Year (Full-time)

LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law - 2 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: Amanda MacKenzie
Phone: +44 (0) 131 650 6325
Email: pg.law@ed.ac.uk; Address: School of Law (Postgraduate Office)
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent if outside the UK. English language standard: 7.00 IELTS or equivalent.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

This programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the relationships between law, technology, commerce and society in the widest possible sense.

It explores the role of law in responding to, regulating and promoting new and emerging technologies, and also emphasises the role of technology in supporting and guiding legal and judicial processes.

The focus of the degree is on the international nature of the subject matter and each course offers a comparative analysis of current legal developments.

Programme structure

Courses are usually assessed by essays and other coursework such as problem-based exercises.

Candidates are also required to design and write an approved 10,000-word dissertation in an area covered by the courses in the dedicated programme.

The learning process is didactic, seminar-based and research-focused.

Learning outcomes

Having completed the programme, students will emerge with an understanding of technology-related law and technology support for legal processes, not just in their legal but also their commercial, social, ethical and cultural contexts.

Funding

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This article was published on Apr 25, 2013