Cyber Law and Data Privacy LLM

Degree Awarded: Master of Laws (LLM)
Minimum Required Credits: 24.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.1003
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1122

About the Program

The LLM degree is designed for experienced domestic and international attorneys who are looking for advanced skills in legal regulatory analysis and policy pertinent to cybersecurity and data/information privacy. As the internet and cyberspace play increasingly important roles in our daily personal and business activities, and as the field becomes more heavily regulated, legal employers, including law firms, government agencies and law departments, seek lawyers with a deeper understanding of the manner in which new and developing cyber-related regulations affect their clients and business interests. LLM students must hold a JD or its international equivalent (LLB). This degree is not designed to prepare students for any Bar Exam.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Admission Requirements

Domestic students must have earned a JD from an ABA accredited law school. International students must have an earned Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or its equivalent. Admissions will be based on applicant grades from their prior institutions. No entry exam is required, except that students who have completed their first law degree program in a language other than English will be required to have a minimum score on the TOEFL or a comparable exam.

Required Documents:

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  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
  • Essay of approximately 500 words - Can be a personal statement outlining personal and/or professional goals you hope to achieve through the program, or on another topic that showcases your writing skills
  • Resume- Quality and quantity of professional experience will be evaluated
  • Standardized test score reports (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) can be submitted, but are not required.

Additional requirements for international students:

International students must have an earned Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or its equivalent. Admissions will be based on grades from prior institutions. No entry exam is required; however, those who have completed their first law degree program in a language other than English will be required to have a minimum score on the TOEFL or a comparable exam.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses
LSTU 5551Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation and Reporting3.0
LSTU 5554Risk Assessment and Management3.0
Foreign-trained students may also be required to complete one or more of the following which will count as an elective(s):
Legal Foundations I
Legal Foundations II
Electives 118.0
Select from the list below:
Ethics and Professional Standards
Compliance Communications
Legal Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence
Legal Issues for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations
Foundations of Financial Regulation
Global Financial Crimes Compliance
Legal Regulation of Investment Advisers
Legal Regulation of Investment Companies
Broker-Dealer Regulation
Banking Law
Information Privacy Law
The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity
European Union Data Privacy and Protection
Thesis I –Scholarly Legal Writing: Planning and Preparation
Thesis II – Scholarly Legal Writing: Writing, Refining, and Presentation
Total Credits24.0
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Substitutions can be made upon approval.

Program Learning Outcomes