Program Overview

Law: International Technology Law

The Law: International Technology Law programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between law and technological innovation. This programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on EU technology laws, including the GDPR, AI Act, and DSA.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes compulsory courses such as:

• Technology Law
• Data, Privacy, and Human Rights
• Legal Methodology
• Master's Thesis in Law

In addition to these compulsory courses, students can choose from a wide range of electives, including:

• International Weapons Law
• E-Commerce Law
• Law and Governance of Outer Space Technologies

Internships

While internships are not required, they are highly encouraged as they provide students with relevant work experience, increasing their chances of finding the right job. Students can undertake internships at various organisations, including:

• Law firms
• Police departments
• Private companies
• Government agencies
• Technology startups
• Consultancy firms

Students can also gain international experience by undertaking an internship abroad. Faculty supervisors provide guidance, while day-to-day supervision is provided by a supervisor from the organisation where the internship is being completed.

Programme Overview

The International Technology Law programme differs from the Internetrecht en Intellectuele Eigendom track offered within the VU Master's in Law in several respects. Most importantly, International Technology Law is taught entirely in English, whereas Internetrecht en Intellectuele Eigendom is taught in Dutch. Furthermore, while both tracks cover the same EU technology laws, the International Technology Law programme focuses more on EU case law, whereas the Internetrecht en Intellectuele Eigendom programme focuses more on related Dutch case law.

The programme starts on 1 September and 1 February, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the major fields where law and technology interact. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the law concerning data and privacy, as well as other areas such as e-commerce, bioethics, AI regulation, blockchain law, and the regulation of big tech companies.

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to conduct research and present oral and written arguments in the fields of law and technology. They will understand how technology law is created and shaped, as well as the challenges it will face in the coming years. Students will be able to advise clients, make legal arguments, or carry out research within the field of technology law, with a focus primarily on EU technology laws and an awareness of global trends and differences with other jurisdictions.