Law - Law & Digital Innovation

The LLM in Law and Digital Innovation is ideal for law graduates, legal professionals, and technologists who want to deepen their understanding of the evolving challenges that digital technologies present to lawyers and law firms who are have to re-think their processes for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. It is particularly suited to individuals who are interested in areas such as digital legal services, digital innovation, and access to justice, and who are looking to build or advance careers in law firms, tech companies, policy bodies, or regulatory agencies.



This innovative programme moves beyond the simple examination of the regulation of technology to foster curiosity about legal futures. Students engage with emerging technologies not only as objects of regulation but as catalysts for reimagining how legal services are delivered, legal problems are solved, and justice is pursued in a digital society. The curriculum includes project-based modules where students collaboratively design and test digital solutions, working with real organisations, equipping graduates with both theoretical insight and practical skills.

Programme Structure



The LLM provides access to leading academic voices, legal technologists, and practitioners at the forefront of innovation. Through course curricula, guest lectures, and public conferences, students can engage directly with people on the cutting edge of the legal industry and gain inspiration for their own projects and career ambitions.



Core modules (70 modules):



Advanced Legal Research & Method (10 credits)

The Future of Law (5 credits)

Design Thinking for Lawyers I (5 credits)

Design Thinking for Lawyers II (5 credits)

Computation and Law (10 credits)

Digital Transformation and Access to Justice (5 credits)

Minor thesis (30 credits)

Optional Modules (20 credits) may include:



Students can select optional modules from Business Information Systems modules as well as courses offered across the LLM programmes. The School reserves the right to amend or withdraw modules subject to demand and other operational considerations.



Business Information Systems Modules



Business Modelling and Analytics (5 credits) 

Decision Theory, AI and Analytics (5 credits)

Systems Development & Project Management (5 credits)

Philosophy of Information and Information Ethics (5 credits)

Storytelling through Data Visualisation (5 credits)

Data Science and Big Data Analytics (5 credits)

LLM Programme Modules



EU Competition Law (10 credits)

Law of International Business Transactions (10 credits)

Legal Skills: Commercial Practice, Advocacy and Dispute Resolution (10 credits)

Advanced Intellectual Property Law and Development (10 credits)

Law and Economics of Corporate Transactions (10 credits)

Vis Moot (20 credits)

International Civil Litigation (10 credits) 

International Taxation Law (10 credits) 

International Human Rights Law (10 credits)

Public International Law (10 credits)

International Criminal Law (10 credits)

International Humanitarian Law (10 credits)

Contemporary Issues in International Migration Law (10 credits)

European Migration Law (5 credits)

Peace Support Operations (10 credits)

European Convention on Human Rights: Law and Politics (10 credits)

Gender and Human Rights (10 credits)

International Humanitarian Law (10 credits)

Business and Human Rights 2 (10 credits)

International Refugee Law (10 credits)

Climate Justice (5 credits)

The Common European Asylum System (5 credits)

Transitional Justice (5 credits)

Procedure before International Criminal Courts (5 credits)

Counter Terrorism and Human Rights (5 credits)

Critical Race Theory and Human Rights (5 credits)

Transnational Lawyering (5 credits)

International Child Rights (5 credits)

Foundational Theoretical Framework in Disability Law and Policy (10 credits)

Legal Capacity Law and Policy (10 credits)

Advocacy and Access to Justice (10 credits)

Inclusive Education Law and Policy (10 credits)

Mental Health Law and Policy (10 credits)

Policing, Security and Rights (10 credits)

Minors, Minority Groups & the Criminal Justice System (10 credits)

Sentencing and Penal Law Policy (10 credits)

Imprisonment and Rights (10 credits)

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1, Level 8 primary degree in in law or in another relevant discipline including business, computer science, or statistics.



In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (H2.1) standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law or in another relevant subject area such as business.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Next start date: September 2026

Focusing on the intersection of technology, law, and regulation, the LLM in Law and Digital Innovation equips graduates for exciting, fast-evolving careers in legal practice, tech industries, public policy, and regulatory fields.



As digital technologies reshape how we work, live, and govern, demand is growing for legal professionals who understand how algorithms and data can be used to provide more effective and less expensive access to justice, how AI and machine learning can support legal practice, and how to think critically about the software and databases that are increasingly marketed towards those working in the law and policy space. This programme equips graduates with the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers in these sectors are actively seeking.



Graduates of this programme are equipped not only with expertise in law and technology, but with a mindset geared toward innovation, ethical leadership, and adaptability. The LLM in Law and Digital Innovation is ideal for those who are curious about what the legal profession can become and are motivated to play a part in its ongoing evolution.



Graduates will be well prepared for roles such as legal digital services specialists, legal practitioners, and access to justice experts. They will be in demand across sectors including legal technology companies, international organisations, law firms, public agencies,and academic research institutions.