Master of Science - Legal Technology

Program Description The Master of Sciences in Legal Technology is a postgraduate Master’s degree designed for law and non-law graduates who want to develop an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. This exciting specialist field is perfect for the modern lawyer because it examines how innovative technologies are changing the way the legal sector operates.

Whether students want to progress within their existing firm, have plans to create their own start-up or simply want to know more about how technology is changing the legal landscape, this innovative, flexible law and technology degree will provide students with the knowledge to help them achieve their ambitions. The award-linked module for this programme (Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law) will consider how disruptive legal technologies are bringing about a fundamental shift in decision-making and shaping a new normal in legal practice operations. The module will look at the two key technologies facilitating this change: artificial intelligence and blockchain. This module will allow students to get hands-on with the technology, exploring how it works as well as the legal and regulatory issues its use presents.