Law, Innovation & Technology LLM draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This dual LLM program from King's College London and Bocconi University focuses on the legal aspects of digitalization, equipping graduates with expertise in law and technology. Students study at both universities, gaining a comprehensive understanding of internet law, intellectual property, data law, and legal technology. The program includes an internship/placement opportunity, providing practical experience in the field. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in technology law firms, in-house counsel roles, and other elite opportunities in the tech industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Equip graduates with the legal knowledge and expertise to match their career ambitions in law and technology.
- Provide internationally recognized qualifications highly desirable in the competitive legal profession.
- Gain in-depth, interdisciplinary, and comparative knowledge of major legal issues posed by the development of technology.
- Benefit from an embedded internship/placement opportunity in term three.
- Deepen and broaden your knowledge of law as an academic subject and enhance your problem-solving skills in a transnational context.
Program Description:
This dual LLM program is specifically designed for students seeking careers in law and technology. It combines the expertise of two prestigious universities: King's College London and Bocconi University, Milan. Students will spend their first semester at Bocconi University, taking five required modules related to internet technology, intellectual property, data law, freedom of speech, and legal technology. In the second semester, they will move to King's College London to take 60 credits of optional modules in their chosen areas of specialization. They will also complete a dissertation at King's and either an internship/placement or a thesis at Bocconi.
Upon successful completion, graduates will receive two LLM degrees:
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Innovation & Technology from King's College London.
- Second Level Specialized Master (LLM) in Law of Internet Technology from Bocconi University.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Law and technology
- Internet law
- Intellectual property law
- Data law
- Human rights
- Legal technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrencies
- Cybersecurity
- E-commerce
- Energy law
- Environmental law
- Financial technology
- Media law
Program Structure:
- Semester 1: 5 required modules at Bocconi University (30 credits)
- Semester 2: 60 credits of optional modules at King's College London (including a 60-credit dissertation)
- Internship/placement or thesis at Bocconi University (optional)
Course Schedule:
- The program typically starts in September each year.
- Semester 1: September - December
- Semester 2: January - June
Individual Modules:
- Semester 1:
- Internet Technologies (3 credits)
- Intellectual Property and Competition in the Digital Age (9 credits)
- Data Law and Data-driven Innovation Law (9 credits)
- Free Speech and Human Rights in Cyberspace (9 credits)
- Legal Tech (2 credits)
- Semester 2:
- Students can choose from a wide range of optional modules, including:
- Artificial Intelligence, Law and Society (15 credits)
- Competition, Intellectual Property & The Media Industry (15 credits)
- Copyright & The Music Industry in The Digital Era (15 credits)
- Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: Technological Advances and Legal Challenges (15 credits)
- Cyberspace Law: ‘Big Data’, Algorithmic Governance and Democracy (15 credits)
- Electronic Commerce Law (15 credits)
- Energy Transitions & Green Tech (15 credits)
- Law & Policy of Financial Technologies (15 credits)
- Legal Technology Innovation (15 credits)
- Technology, Democracy and Society (15 credits)
Assessment:
Assessment methods:
- Essays
- Examinations
- Presentations
- Reaction papers
- Other assignments
- Internship/placement report (optional)
- Dissertation
Assessment criteria:
- Understanding of legal principles
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
Teaching:
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Group projects
- Case studies
- Guest lectures
- Workshops
Faculty:
- The program is taught by experienced and qualified academics from both King's College London and Bocconi University.
- Faculty members have expertise in various areas of law and technology.
Unique approaches:
- The program offers a unique opportunity to study at two prestigious universities.
- Students will benefit from the expertise of both British and Italian academics.
- The program includes an embedded internship/placement opportunity, providing valuable practical experience.
Careers:
Career paths:
- Technology law firms
- In-house counsel roles at tech companies
- Government
- Academia
- Global organizations
Career opportunities:
- Graduates are well-positioned for elite career opportunities in the field of technology law.
- They can pursue careers in top technology law firms, coveted in-house counsel roles at leading tech companies, and influential roles in government, academia, and global organizations shaping the future of technology law.
Career outcomes:
- Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of industries, including technology, law, and finance.
- Many graduates now work for top technology law firms, leading tech companies, and government agencies.
Other:
- The program is designed to be interdisciplinary and comparative, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape of technology.
- Graduates will be well-equipped to deal with the complex legal challenges posed by the digital age.
Tuition Fees International: Full time: See below for fee arrangements. Students will pay half of the overall fees for the year to Bocconi for study in semester 1 and half of the overall tuition fees to King’s for study in semester 2. Payable to Bocconi (2024-25): €19,000 in the following instalments: [1] € 2,500 + €32.00 Italian tax (this amount is non-refundable) - 10 September 2024; [2] € 5,500 - 10 October 2024; [3] € 5,500 - 10 November 2024; [4] € 5,500 - 10 December 2024. Payable to King's (2024-25): £16,725 Please note that the tuition fees for subsequent years of study may be subject to increases in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Entry Requirements:
UK Applicants:
- A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
- If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Non-UK Applicants
- Minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree: with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.
- If students are still studying: they should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.
- Hold a degree in Law: i.e. : a) a 5-year Integrated Master of Arts in Law or 3+2 years Master of Arts in Law from an Italian university, or b) equivalent degree in Law from a university abroad.
- Students will apply to the dual degree programme via the Bocconi application portal.
- They will be evaluated for admission first by Bocconi.
- Following an initial shortlisting of applicants by Bocconi, King’s will review the applications.
- The two admissions offices of Bocconi and King’s will make final admissions decisions on all shortlisted candidates.
- Upon being admitted to the programme, students will be required to submit an application to King’s in order to be fully registered at that institution.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- To study at King’s, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment.
- You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
- Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test.
- This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
