Cyber Law and Data Privacy LLM
Major: Cyber Law and Data Privacy
Degree Awarded: Master of Laws (LLM)
Calendar Type: Semester
Total Credit Hours: 24.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.1003
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1122
About the Program
The LL.M 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. LL.M students must hold a JD or its international equivalent (LLB). This degree is not designed to prepare students for any Bar Exam.
*Note: This program is now being offered on the quarter schedule only. Please refer to the Cyber Law and Data Privacy (LLM)- Quarter Calendar program.
Additional Information
More information about the Thomas R. Kline School of Law is available on the school's website.
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 501S | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 3.0 |
| LSTU 507S | Risk Assessment and Management | 3.0 |
| Foreign-trained students may also be required to complete one or more of the following: | ||
| Introduction to United States Legal Systems | ||
| Introduction to the Legal System | ||
| Legal Research and Analysis | ||
| Electives | 18.0 | |
| Students will take 18 additional credits of course offerings (or 12 credits of course offerings plus Thesis I and Thesis II). | ||
| Legal Regulation of Global Financial Crimes | ||
| Internet Law | ||
| European Union Data Privacy and Protection | ||
| Thesis I –Scholarly Legal Writing: Planning and Preparation | ||
| Thesis II – Scholarly Legal Writing: Writing, Refining, and Presentation | ||
| Ethics and Professional Standards | ||
| Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations | ||
| Information Privacy Law | ||
| The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year (Part-Time) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LAW 770S | 3.0 | LSTU 502S | 3.0 |
| LSTU 501S | 3.0 | LSTU 507S | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Second Year (Part-Time) | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LAW 998S | 3.0 | LAW 999S | 3.0 |
| LSTU 515S | 3.0 | LSTU 517S | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 24 | |||
Program Level Outcomes
- Identify relevant federal, state, and EU data privacy regulations.
- Formulate an institutional plan of action to respond to breaches that compromise legally regulated data.
- Identify and protect against the risks associated with third party non-compliance.
- Evaluate legal compliance and risk management systems designed to mitigate legal exposure for data breaches.
- Assess legal responsibilities of companies with respect to cybersecurity and data privacy.