INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY LAW: Programs

LL.M. Program in Information Technology Law 

The LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Information Technology Law provides lawyers and law school graduates with specialized knowledge in the law and policy of information, computers, and communications technology.

The program's substantive focus is the law and policy of information, computers and communications technology. The program is led by members of John Marshall's full-time faculty - nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in these areas. They are joined by a group of adjunct professors and lecturers who bring into the classroom practical knowledge and experience from their cutting-edge law practices. Visiting faculty from institutions around the world also contribute actively to the educational program.

The core curriculum includes courses on computer law, cyberspace law, information policy and copyright law. Students also select from a wide variety of elective courses, many of which will change from year to year to keep pace with rapid developments in technology and the law. Independent research projects and clinical practicum experiences are also available.  Click here for current course schedules or course offerings.

An LL.M. in Information Technology Law is conferred upon the successful completion of 22 semester hours of credit, including four required courses, with a final cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. With the approval of the program director, up to 6 credit hours of advanced elective course work in other areas related to information technology law may be counted toward the degree.

LL.M. applicants must be admitted to the practice of law in the United States or a foreign jurisdiction, or have graduated from an ABA-approved or foreign law school. Additional requirements apply to foreign applicants. Students enrolled in the J.D. program at The John Marshall Law School may apply for admission to a joint J.D./LL.M. program.

M.S. Program in Information Technology Law

The M.S. (Master of Science) in Information Technology Law provides business and government professionals with an overview of general legal principles, combined with specialized studies in information technology law and policy.

The M.S. program shares the same substantive focus as the LL.M. program. The specialized courses in information technology law and policy are supplemented with instruction in basic legal analysis and an overview of substantive law.

An M.S. in Information Technology Law is conferred upon the successful completion of 22 semester hours of credit, including six required courses, with a final cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. With the approval of the program director, up to 6 credit hours of advanced elective course work in other areas related to information technology law may be counted toward the degree.

M.S. applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Admission to the program is highly selective, and applicants with strong academic credentials and substantial experience in the fields of information technology, business and management, or public administration will stand the best chances of admission.

Admission

Admission decisions for the LL.M. and M.S. programs are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to have the application and all supporting materials submitted at least one month prior to their intended start date.

LL.M. applicants are enrolled in August and January. M.S. students begin their studies with introductory courses, normally offered beginning in July and November.

Additional admission information can be found in The John Marshall Law School Advanced Degrees Catalog.

Other Degree Programs 

In addition to the degrees in Information Technology Law, The John Marshall Law School also offers a J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree and several other specialized LL.M. programs. Although the J.D. is a general law degree, students in the J.D. program may take several courses in information technology law and related fields, and may apply for admission to a joint J.D./LL.M. program.