Law and LegalTech, LLM, at University of Portsmouth

Law and LegalTech, LLM, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
LLM	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 3 year	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Law and LegalTech, LLM - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Do you have a background in law or computing? Would you like to develop the skills and knowledge to use new technologies to offer innovative legaltech services or software?

On this LLM Law and LegalTech Master's degree, you'll take introductory modules on law or computing (depending on your background), giving you the knowledge you need to move into more advanced areas later in the course.

You'll explore how to use technology to make legal services more accessible to clients and how to make technology easier to use for legal professionals. You'll also be trained how to use ContractExpress from Thomson Reuters'; the industry standard in legal services software.

This is one of a handful of LLM legaltech courses in the UK, bringing together the specialisms of law and computing. The skills and knowledge you gain on this Master's in legal technology course will boost your career prospects in sectors related to law and IT and allow you to take advantage of emergent technologies such as blockchains, electronic contracts and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop and deliver innovative law services and software.

What you'll experience

On this Law and LegalTech LLM course, you'll:

Learn how to apply technology in the legal profession
Explore how to use legaltech to offer legal services more quickly, accurately and cost effectively to clients
Choose introductory modules that give you the law and computing knowledge you need to embark on advanced modules
Learn how to adapt technology to access a wider audience in the legal profession
Boost your existing qualifications, or build on your current professional experience, to further your career
Learn how to construe a legal argument and make use of the law and legal provision
Be taught by staff who have professional experience and active research experience, giving you access to the latest insights and research
Study alongside students from related disciplines in shared modules, allowing you to share ideas and experiences
Develop an understanding of contract law and electronic contracts and the impact of emerging technology such as blockchains
Be able to choose the modules that address the gaps in your personal knowledge or match your career situation and aspirations
Have the opportunity to take the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice if you're a law graduate
Learn how to use ContractExpress from Thomson Reuters' to automate legal documents and predict case success rates

What you'll study on this LLM Law and LegalTech Master's degree

Core modules on this Law and LegalTech LLM Master's are:

Commercial and Consumer Law
Applied LegalTech
LLM Personal Tutorial
Introduction to Information Technology (core if you don't have an IT qualification)
Legal Approach (core if you don't have a law Bachelor's degree or equivalent)

Teaching

Teaching on this course includes:

workshops
presentations
simulation sessions
lectures
seminars
group discussion

Teaching staff on this course have a combination of professional legal and academic experience.

You can access all teaching resources on Moodle, our virtual learning environment, from anywhere with a Web connection.

For more about the teaching activities for specific modules, see the module list above.

How you're assessed

You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

You'll be assessed through:

exams
coursework
portfolio submissions

Careers and opportunities

When you finish the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in areas such as law, IT consultancy, the NHS, Government services and charities. You could also start up your own business.

Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the legaltech industry.

Job roles you could go onto include:

legal advisor
paralegal
claims handler
IT consultant
software developer

If you're a law graduate and take the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice, you'll also have a recognised professional qualification in addition to your degree, once you join CILEx as a paying member.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.

We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and opportunities to build your CV.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Law and LegalTech, LLM, University of Portsmouth

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About Law and LegalTech, LLM - at University of Portsmouth

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Entry requirements

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