As digital technology continues to evolve and influence every aspect of our lives, the need for cybersecurity laws and regulations becomes more critical. An LLM in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy offers a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in areas such as data privacy, financial security, and social media regulation. This program prepares graduates for diverse career paths, including roles in private sector legal departments, government regulatory agencies, or as consultants specializing in cybersecurity law. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of current legal trends, graduates are well-prepared to address the legal challenges of an increasingly digital world.
Through the LLM degrees in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, students will develop these key skills and knowledge:
The Master of Law (LLM) Cybersecurity program is ideally suited to those who would like to pursue careers in legal departments of tech-driven companies, financial institutions, or regulatory agencies. They are also well-equipped for roles as cybersecurity law consultants or legal advisors in both the public and private sectors.
Required Courses (39 Credits)
# | Core Courses (24 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Comparative Legal Systems | LEGL 500 | 3 |
2 | Legal Skills | LEGL 502 | 3 |
3 | E-Commerce Law | LEGL 530 | 3 |
4 | Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: In the World of Digital Technologies | LEGL 555 | 3 |
5 | Negotiations & Alternative Dispute Settlement | LEGL 520 | 3 |
6 | Data Protection and Privacy | LEGL 560 | 3 |
7 | Emerging Technologies and the Law in the 4IR | LEGL 550 | 3 |
8 | Cybersecurity and Cyber Crime | LEGL 565 | 3 |
# | Major Courses (15 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
9 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Cybersecurity | LEGL 625 | 3 |
10 | Cyber Law International Legal Frameworks | LEGL 605 | 3 |
11 | Cybersecurity Corporate / Organizational Practices and Risk Management | LEGL 610 | 3 |
12 | Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance | LEGL 615 | 3 |
13 | Cybersecurity Incident Response and Crisis Management | LEGL 620 | 3 |
Elective Courses (6 Credits)
Each student selects 2 electives below or other/transferred master’s courses approved by the program administrator.
# | Elective Courses (6 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
14 | Cyber Warfare, AI and National Security (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
15 | Cloud Computing Law and Policy (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
16 | AI and Machine Learning Law (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
17 | Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
LEGL 600 LLM Oral and Written Final Comprehensive Exam
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