Program Overview

Program Overview

The LL.M. Program in Legal Innovation and Technology provides a one-year, full-time course of study (24 minimum total credit hours) with an emphasis on how emerging technologies, big data, and innovation in the legal industry enhance and impact the practice of law and the delivery of legal services. The program may also be taken on a part-time basis for United States citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Degree: LL.M.
• College: Chicago-Kent College of Law
• Program Location: On Campus

Curriculum

The program offers courses such as:

• Introduction to the American Legal System (required for non-J.D. holders and offered as a pre-fall-semester, short and intensive course) (2 credits)
• Legal Analytics I (2 credits)
• Legal Project Management + Process Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) (2 credits)
• Justice + Technology Practicum I (2 credits)
• E-Discovery (2 credits)
• Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Law (2 credits)

Admission Requirements

The program is designed for both U.S. and international law graduates, providing an opportunity to explore topics such as legal analytics, machine learning, project management, technology-aided access to justice, legal ethics, and blockchain and cryptocurrency. Students learn firsthand from the nation’s leading academic experts in this area and leading professionals who are currently leveraging technology and more efficient business processes.

Program Focus

The principles from courses in the program can be applied broadly across the legal industry, from large law firms to corporate legal departments to legal aid organizations. The topics and concepts covered in the program are further aimed at developing knowledge and skills in emerging tech that are fast becoming essential for lawyers to understand clients’ businesses and needs. Market forces have led clients and consumers to seek services that are better, faster, and cheaper than traditional models.