Program Overview

Law: International Technology Law

Overview

The Law: International Technology Law program at VU Amsterdam is a Master's track that focuses on the intersection of law and technology. The program explores how technological developments raise a wide range of legal issues, challenging existing legal concepts, threatening human rights, and requiring new legislation to stimulate innovation or protect individuals, communities, and societies.

Curriculum

The program is taught by leading academic researchers and guest lecturers working in legal practice. The curriculum covers topics such as:

• Artificial intelligence
• Online platforms
• Self-driving cars
• Facial recognition technology
• Large language models
• Killer drones
• Automated decision-making affecting consumers and citizens

Future

The program prepares students for a career in a sector where European and international cooperation is the norm. Students will explore how legal frameworks differ and overlap across the world, and how the EU drives many legal developments in this area.

Admissions

The program is a one-year, full-time Master's track. To be eligible, students must meet the admission criteria, which include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field
• English proficiency (the program is taught in English)

Research Areas

The program focuses on the intersection of law and technology, with research areas including:

• International technology law
• Law and artificial intelligence
• Law and online platforms
• Law and self-driving cars
• Law and facial recognition technology
• Law and large language models
• Law and killer drones
• Law and automated decision-making

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues surrounding technological developments. The program structure includes:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Guest lectures
• Research projects

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for a career in a sector where European and international cooperation is the norm. Career opportunities include:

• Legal expert in international technology law
• Policy advisor in the field of technology law
• Researcher in the field of law and technology
• Lawyer specializing in technology law

Other Master's Programs

VU Amsterdam also offers other Master's programs in the field of law, including:

• International Business Law
• Philosophy of Law and Governance