This LLM examines intellectual property and aspects of information law thematically, covering data protection, information handling, e-commerce and intellectual property in the global digital economy. In particular you will look at the protection afforded by international agreements on intellectual property and their impact on commercial activity. You'll also be examining the legal principles and procedures relating to ownership and the use and control of information in the context of the internet and other media.
This is one of the few courses in the UK that has been developed specifically for the study of the digital age. It is of particular relevance if you are currently working, or if you are aspiring to work, in the creative arts and media sectors.
You will be taught in our lecture theatres and courtrooms using a range of approaches that will emphasize the practical application of your knowledge. You'll combine academic and theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and will also be prepared as an expert witness for your future career.
Whilst you will certainly grasp the fundamentals of doing business online, you will also explore topics in a way that enables you to flexibly create your own degree, culminating in a deeper piece of independent research that will be of even greater interest to both you and your tutors.
From the start, through the Legal Scholarship module, you will be encouraged to develop your research, communication and independent learning techniques which will help you throughout your masters degree and will also assist you with your personal and professional development. This module also provides a stepping stone for you if you wish to present your work at conferences, and includes sessions relating to getting your work published.
The Clinic module is also one of the first of its type in the UK. It is a short placement relevant to the LLM (Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law), which can be, for example, in a legal practice or firm of patent attorneys dealing with intellectual property issues, or in our in-house information management team. It builds upon the success of the Clinic module at undergraduate level for which we were Highly Commended by the Attorney General.
Throughout the course you will learn with your peers, giving you the chance to collaborate with other talented people who share your passion for the same kind of legal issues. All of the module assessments can be tailored to different jursidications, which make it particularly relevant to you if you are an international student.
