LLM Technology Law at Nottingham Trent University

The LLM Technology Law examines the legal frameworks and challenges of technology law, including blockchain, cryptoassets, artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. It explores disruptive technologies and the main regulatory approaches, theories and controversies, and the school has an Intellectual Property Research Group. It is not a vocational qualification for practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.

Faculty: Nottingham Law School  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One core module (Regulation of Emerging Technologies, Cryptoassets and Blockchain), five optional modules (for example Artificial Intelligence: Legal Aspects, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property, Global Innovation and Intellectual Property, International Competition Law, Cyber Law and Computer Science for Lawyers) and a 12,000-word dissertation. An International Summer School exploring law in a European context is available.

Career pathways

Graduates are recognised for their expertise and practical skills in a growing industry. The course does not include a placement, although students are encouraged to pursue placement opportunities, and practitioners can study individual modules for CPD awards.

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