Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.)

Program Overview

The Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program at UNH Franklin Pierce Law School focuses on the intersection of business and law in the digital age, with an emphasis on data and privacy law. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of business law, legal analysis, and the impact of technology on the legal landscape. The program offers flexibility and prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including business law, intellectual property law, and technology law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program at UNH Franklin Pierce Law School explores evolving legal issues at the intersection of business and law in the global information age economy, with a focus on data and privacy law.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the substantive and procedural law in the traditional area of business law and practice in the United States and internationally.
• To develop students' legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• To promote a deep understanding of the impact of information age technology on the realm of law.
• To instill proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the national and global legal systems around business law.

Outline:

The Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program consists of 24 credit hours of coursework, including the following required courses:

• LIP 801: Graduate Legal Research and Information Literacy (1 credit)
• LIP 894: American Legal Process and Analysis I (3 credits)
• LIP 895: American Legal Process and Analysis II (2 credits)
Students must also complete 18 credit hours of elective coursework in three component areas:

Component Area 1: Intellectual Property Transactions/Information Age Commercial Law

• LIP 803: Intellectual Property Law (3 credits)
• LIP 805: Patent Law (3 credits)
• LIP 806: Copyright Law (3 credits)
• LIP 807: Trademark Law (3 credits)
• LIP 808: Business Organizations (3 credits)
• LIP 809: Commercial Transactions (3 credits)
• LIP 810: Cyberlaw (3 credits)
• LIP 811: Privacy Law (3 credits)
• LIP 812: Fintech Law (3 credits)

Component Area 2: International Perspective and Regulation/Tax

• LIP 814: International Business Transactions (3 credits)
• LIP 815: International Intellectual Property (3 credits)
• LIP 816: International Antitrust (3 credits)
• LIP 817: International Taxation (3 credits)
• LIP 818: Global Regulation of Electronic Commerce (3 credits)

Assessment:

The Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Exams
• Papers
• Presentations
• Class participation
• Legal research projects

Teaching:

The Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program is taught by expert faculty who tailor courses to current events and developments. The program offers flexibility to match the career objectives of each individual student.

Careers:

Graduates of the Commerce and Technology Law (LL.M.) program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Business law
• Intellectual property law
• Technology law
• International law
• Government
• Public interest law