MSc Legal Technology
This MSc Legal Technology explores the relationship between law and technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. It covers the operational, legal and regulatory effects of technology in the legal sector, alongside legal practice, research methods and an independent dissertation. It may suit applicants seeking to develop specialist knowledge of legal technology and its use in professional legal settings.
About this course
This MSc examines how technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain are changing legal work, legal-sector operations and the wider legal landscape. It considers both the practical use of these technologies and the legal and regulatory questions they raise.
You will build an understanding of legal technology alongside knowledge of legal practice and the key principles of the English legal system. Research methods training prepares you to plan and complete an independent dissertation in a legal technology subject.
The course is available full-time or part-time over one to two years, with an online study option also available. It may suit law graduates and professionals who want to understand the implications of technology for legal services, regulation and practice.
What you will study
Study areas include:
- Legal technology and its impact on the legal landscape and legal-sector operations - Artificial intelligence and blockchain in law - Legal and regulatory issues arising from AI and blockchain - Legal practice and the key principles of the English legal system - Research methods training - An independent dissertation in legal technology
Core modules include Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law, Research Methods Training, and Dissertation in Legal Technology.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in Legal Technology (core)
Assessment
Assessment includes a three-hour unseen written examination, a 4,500-word coursework assignment and a thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours undergraduate degree is required.
Careers
This course may support progression into legal-sector roles such as legal technologist, legal technology strategist, legal technology innovation specialist or techno-ethicist.
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