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IP Law, IT law and Medical Ethics And Law - the LL.M innovation, Technology and the Law (distance)

The School of Law, celebrating 300 years of delivering education in Edinburgh, is using the latest technologies to deliver a cutting edge programme of legal research and study to students around the world. The LL.M in Innovation, Technology and the Law (Master of Laws) is a distance learning course delivered via your computer and the Internet.

Internationally Recognised Qualification – improving your marketability on a global scale !

Our LL.M Innovation, Technology and the Law has been designed for students seeking a Worldclass, internationally focused postgraduate qualification in the dynamic field of law & new technologies.

The LL.M explores central legal questions in their comparative, European and International context as appropriate, delivering transferable skills in legal research and analysis.  This internationally recognised qualification improves graduate marketability on a global scale and offers students the opportunity to gain broader exposure to law from many countries.

Our graduates pursue a broad range of career options both nationally and internationally. We hope that you will consider applying for admission to Edinburgh.

 

If you would like to commence your studies in September 2008 (part-time or full-time, distance learning), you can apply now. The application form and guidance notes are available for download from this website.

Programme News

What do our Students say

 

At the end of each semester students on the LL.M in Innovation, Technology and the Law (distance learning) submit feedback on their modules, the programme, tutors, the eLearning environment, and other aspects of their experience as a student at The University of Edinburgh. This feedback is always graciously received, as it helps us to indentify areas where we can build on our success as well as know when things are going well.

Here are a few comments our students have given for sharing with prospective candidates:

  • The programme is well structured has a variety of modules to cater for different areas of interest within the LLM discipline. The university staff are extremely helpful and their response times are acceptable.
  • The postive aspect is being able to work and study at the same time and with the click of a button you have access to information from all over.
  • The programme gives you a very good opportunity to study contemporary and sometimes controversial topics in a modern, IT led environment.
  • The LLM is an outstanding program . The lecturers are international experts in their field and the programme content has been carefully designed. The materials provided are of high quality and learning outcomes of significant value.
  • World class studies at any world locations...
  • The programme, in my view, effectively, easily and productively, brings together in a collaborative learning environment people with different perspectives, concerns and experiences who want to interact, learn and engage - together - about what it is that will or should regulate (legally, technically and politically) technology and innovation.
  • It is a current programme that places you at the centre of the laws surrounding developing innovation and technology

Enhance your Career with an LLM From the University of Edinburgh

The addition of the LL.M in Innovation, Technology and the Law to your CV will keep you and your career one step ahead:

  • Graduates of the degree demonstrate an exceptionally high level of understanding of substantive and practical issues of law as it relates to new technologies
  • The degree teaches a range of transferable skills including advanced legal analysis and critique, online legal research, critical reflection, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Regular update of learning activities and participation in on-line discussions and debates means that students are studying the legal issues surrounding the latest technological developments as and when they happen
  • The international focus of the programme improves graduate marketability on a global scale
  • The School of Law at the University of Edinburgh enjoys a reputation for the highest-quality of teaching and international excellence in research. The research work of the School feeds directly into the LL.M degree ensuring that The University of Edinburgh's students are learning at the cutting-edge of legal research.

By successfully completing this LL.M programme, you will develop an advanced understanding of the relationship between law, technology, commerce and society by completing research and participating in an online learning experience to develop your understanding of intellectual property law, information technology law and medical ethics and law.

The Online Campus - building a strong community

The students and staff are very active in the class and community areas, so much so that students comment on the success of the programme creating an "upbeat, campus feeling"!

Your classroom is accessible 24/7 and we do not set required attendance times, so you can log-in when it suits you!

The support on this programme is of the highest standard. Your tutors are there to support your learning throughout the programme and are very active in the online community areas. They can also be contacted using email, phone and in some cases via instant messaging! As a distance learning student, you have dedicated administrative support to assist with non-academic questions.

For More information about the Programme

Please use the links on the left hand side of this page for more information regarding this programme. Please also contact us with any questions or comments.

 

Semester One

Intellectual Property Law 1 - Copyright and Related Rights

International Intellectual Property

International IP & IT Institutions, Law and Policy

Information Technology, Investigation, and Evidence

Law and Medical Ethics – Fundamental Issues in Consent and Negligence

Information: Control and Power

Semester Two

Intellectual Property Law 2 - Industrial Property

Intellectual Property and Technology - Developing Countries

Information Technology Law

Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence

Managing Intellectual Property

Law and Medical Ethics – Start and End of Life Issues

Semester two, 2009

Biotechnology: Law and Society

Extra Curricular

English for the LL.M in Innovation, Technology and the Law

Introduction to Legal Study and the Western Legal Tradition