Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law LLM

Technology is reshaping how we live, work and govern, and our legal systems are evolving in response. As questions of data ownership, online regulation, AI and copyright grow more complex, there’s rising demand for legal professionals with expertise in information technology and intellectual property.

On this innovative LLM, you’ll explore how law responds to the challenges and opportunities of new technologies. You’ll develop both the theoretical grounding and practical skills to join this fast-moving field.

By studying at Sussex, you’ll:

* gain up-to-date knowledge of key technological and legal developments

* explore issues around data governance, digital platforms and internet regulation

* examine how intellectual property law intersects with innovation, creativity and the digital economy

* learn from academics who weave their knowledge and research into course content

* develop skills to help you tackle complex legal problems.

You’ll join a dynamic environment and learn from the latest legal research and global developments in digital law. Our faculty bring expertise from legal practice, tech policy and international organisations. Our curriculum is developed in response to industry developments and real-world demands.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to:

* use your specialist knowledge of information technology and intellectual property law

* give advice on legal challenges emerging from tech innovation

* apply your skills across global legal markets with growing demand for digital law specialists.