LL.M. Law & Technology

• Degree: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 90 or 120 ECTS
• Info: in accreditation , without NC
• Duration: 3 or 4 semester
• Location: Berlin
• Award: The M.A. International Management has the FIBAA Premium Seal
• your advantage: Study in 3 cities worldwide & receive two Master's degrees

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) offers you a challenging, interdisciplinary education - perfectly tailored to the requirements of a globalised legal world. With a specialisation in Law & Technology, you will gain a sound legal qualification with a focus on data protection, artificial intelligence, IP law, and start-up financing.

You will be prepared to work as a legal specialist in law firms specializing in technology law with the knowledge to confidently handle complex regulations and actively shape digital change.

The practical yet theoretically sound curriculum prepares you optimally for a career in technology law, regulatory compliance or IP law. You will develop the necessary expertise to design innovative legal solutions, take on responsibility and confidently meet the challenges of a rapidly changing digital world.

Design your Master's degree programme to suit you.

With us, you have the choice: do you want to graduate in 2, 3 or 4 semesters? Our Fast Track programme with 60 ECTS will get you to your goal efficiently in a short time. If you wish to allow more time, you can integrate an optional internship semester—perfect for gaining valuable professional experience and boosting your career prospects.

You have no prior knowledge of law? No problem! We offer you a preparatory course to get you ready to start. Afterwards, you can also complete an internship to gain your first practical experience in this field - ideal for honing your profile.

As a graduate of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) specialising in Law & Technology, you will be ideally prepared for a wide range of career paths in the legal field and in the technology sector. With expertise in data protection, artificial intelligence, intellectual property law and start-up financing, you will be able to confidently solve complex legal issues in international and interdisciplinary contexts.

The degree programme prepares you specifically for work as a lawyer in law firms with a focus on technology, data protection and intellectual property law or as a legal advisor in tech companies and start-ups. You will learn how to safely navigate regulatory frameworks, provide legal support for innovative technologies and actively help shape digital developments.

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

The LL.M. programme offers a challenging and balanced curriculum that combines basic courses with advanced modules in Law & Technology. Fundamental subjects in German Law, European Union Law and International Law and Advanced Topics in Commercial Law provide a solid legal foundation.

Practical components, such as a company project or internship as well as the Master's thesis, ensure practical experience and the application of what has been learnt in the professional world. The curriculum covers topics from private law, innovation strategies and technology policy & governance to prepare you for the legal challenges of innovative technologies.

Through the combination of legal theory, specialised knowledge and practice-oriented training, you will be optimally prepared for a career in technology law, regulatory compliance and digital governance on a global level.

1st Semester

Introduction to German Law with a focus on Private Law or Public and Administrative Law – 6 ECTS

European Union and International Law – 6 ECTS

Advanced Topics in Commercial Law – 6 ECTS

Innovation Management and Disruption – 6 ECTS

Digital and AI Fundamentals – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

AI Ethics, Legal and Governance – 6 ECTS

Research Methods – 6 ECTS

Company Project or Internship – 6 ECTS

Master Thesis and Colloquium – 12 ECTS

To apply for the programme Master of Laws with a specialization in Law & Technology, you need:

• a first university degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent), or successful completion of a bar examination or an equivalent professional legal qualification.

If you do not meet the primary admission requirements, you may still be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. In such cases, you must demonstrate that you meet at least one of the following alternative criteria:

A first university degree in a non-legal subject supplemented by

• substantial legal coursework completed within the degree, or
• advanced legal coursework outside the degree programme (e.g. preparatory legal courses at SRH Berlin), or
• demonstrable advanced legal knowledge acquired through professional experience (e.g. in compliance, contract management, or regulatory affairs), or
• additional professional legal qualifications (e.g. industry-recognised certificates or legal training programmes), or
• completed professional training or apprenticeship in a law-related field and at least three years of relevant professional experience

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required