LLM Law and Technology

Technology affects our society in many ways. It can be used to regulate society, but it also needs to be regulated. In this program, you investigate how technology, law and society affect and shape one another. You will become a legal expert in the regulation of technology, as well as regulation by technology. Law and Technology aims to answer legislative questions related to a technology-driven society. You can choose to join the program online or on campus.

Program and courses

With this Master's program, one of the best law schools in the Netherlands (THE, 2024) opens its doors to all students, in Tilburg or anywhere else in the world. Courses take place both on-campus and online, giving you maximum flexibility. In fact, throughout the year, you can choose whether you want to take classes online or on-campus. Please be aware that you're expected to attend all lectures. 

• Choose one of three tracks to specialize in or combine electives (36 ECTS) to choose your own areas of focus. 
  • Privacy and Security
  • Competition, Innovation and Digital Markets
  • Just and Sustainable Technologies
• Learning is closely connected to professional practice, with lawyers from international offices actively involved in the lectures.
• No background in science or technology required. More important is your affinity with the social aspects of technology.
• Legal +, the program is multidisciplinary: the program has a legal outset, but broadens your perspective by including insights from other scientific domains such as economics, ethics, market mechanisms and techno-regulation. It offers a broader perspective on both legal and non-legal regulation.
• Assessment in most courses consist of two elements: your knowledge and skills are tested!
• The Master's degree, in combination with a Dutch Bachelor's degree in law, provides civiel effect. This means you can get access to court positions and can qualify for the Dutch bar association and become practicing trail attorneys.

Career prospects

A Master of Laws in Law and Technology opens doors to a wide variety of careers all over the world. Pursue a leading position as a consultant, researcher, policy-maker, or lawyer specialized in law and technology.