LL.M. in Technology Law & Policy

Coursework

At Georgetown Law, we are integrating deep, hands-on technological instruction with a traditional technology law curriculum. More than 70 tech law courses are offered in our curriculum. Core courses provide a rigorous grounding in privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity and antitrust law, while our advanced courses and seminars — taught by full-time faculty and adjunct faculty who are leaders in their fields — range from information privacy, to international trade and public health, to the law of robots and music law. Students work with their academic advisor to create their own specialized plan of study suited to their passions and career goals.

LL.M. in Technology Law & Policy candidates have the option to enroll in the 2-credit Advocacy in the Digital Age course during the spring semester to fulfill capstone requirements, which explores current technology policy issues, and gives students hands-on experience practicing technology advocacy.

To meet the specialization credit requirement, students may choose from a long list of core and advanced courses. Refer to the Georgetown Law Curriculum Guide by selecting Technology Law & Policy LL.M. under Courses in a Graduate Program for a current list of curricular offerings in technology law. To view course descriptions for current and previous course offerings, visit the Technology Law Curriculum Essay, and the Institute for Technology Law & Policy Course Offerings page.

Foreign-trained students who wish to fulfill course requirements for New York Bar eligibility have the ability to do so while pursuing their LL.M. program. However, this requires careful planning and course selection. Students should speak with the LL.M. Program Director for further guidance.

Faculty

Georgetown Law’s technology law courses are taught by 19 full-time faculty and adjunct faculty who are leaders in their fields. Our diverse faculty of academics, subject matter experts, and practitioners come from academia, government, public interest groups, and private practice.

Visit the Georgetown Law Faculty Directory and Institute for Technology Law & Policy Faculty page to view full-time professor profiles who teach courses in the Technology Law & Policy Program.

Alternatively, to view the professor profile of a particular course, select a course from the Curriculum Guide and scroll to the Professors section of the course information page.

Campus Life

Georgetown Law offers a rich array of student organizations and activities that allow students to find their own path at law school. With over 85+ registered student organizations, available programming and activities span across a broad range of legal disciplines, provide support and activities for ethnic, religious and other identity groups, promote social justice causes and host social gatherings.

There are many student-led interest groups and organizations related to technology law and policy to be a part of. Such interest groups and organizations include the Cyberlaw Society, Space Law Society, and Student Intellectual Property Law Association. To learn more about how to get more involved in Georgetown Law student life, visit the Activities & Organizations page.

Students can get involved with the Georgetown Law Technology Review (GLTR), an online law journal that seeks to serve professionals at the intersection of law and technology and closing the language jargon gap between lawyers and technologists. GLTR accepts applications in May and August from incoming LL.M. students.

Georgetown Law is home to 20+ centers and institutes, each having their own hub of expertise, from public health and international economics, to human rights and technology. Students can engage with professors outside of the classroom, and collaborate with center and institute staff who are leaders in their respective fields.

Students in the Technology Law & Policy Program engage closely with the Institute for Technology Law & Policy during their time at Georgetown Law. As a home base for students studying technology law and policy, the Institute has many opportunities and programming to take advantage of, such as attending talk and events, and participating in career and networking receptions.

Other centers and institutes of interest from a technology law perspective include the Center on Privacy & Technology, Institute for International Economic Law, and Center on National Security.

To learn more about the research initiatives of each center and institute, visit the Georgetown Law Centers & Institutes website.

Experiential Learning

LL.M. in Technology Law & Policy candidates have the option to participate in an externship or practicum to fulfill capstone degree requirements with advanced approval from the LL.M. Program Director.

There are many opportunities for students to consider off-campus externships in Washington, DC, from public interest organizations and technology companies, to law firms and international organizations. Off-campus externships give students the opportunity to undertake real-world projects under the supervision of a practicing attorney.

Students have many opportunities to engage with the Institute for Technology Law & Policy. Students can participate in Institute experiential courses such as the Technology Impact Lab, an interdisciplinary practicum course that brings together students from across Georgetown University to tackle pressing technology policy challenges, and Computer Programming for Lawyers, a course that gives law students a strong working knowledge of technological tools, and learn the basics of computer programming.

For more information regarding externships and practicums, visit the LL.M. Externships and Practicums pages, as well as the Institute for Technology & Policy Experiential Learning page.

Additionally, Georgetown Law students have numerous opportunities to engage in pro bono and community service during their studies and after graduation to provide assistance to those in need.

Career Resources

The Office of Graduate Careers is among the few law school career centers in the United States catered to LL.M. students, both during school and after graduation, to help students be proactive, organized and diligent in their employment search. Our deeply knowledgeable career advisors, Institute for Technology Law & Policy colleagues, and extensive network of alumni and faculty open doors to a plethora of opportunities.

Foreign-trained students have the opportunity to partake in the International Student Interview Program (ISIP). ISIP is an annual consortium event sponsored by 30+ law schools, including Georgetown University Law Center, and hosted by NYU School of Law to facilitate the hiring of highly qualified foreign-trained students enrolled in LL.M. programs at each school. ISIP attracts more than 140 of the leading legal employers from around the world, who review student resumes based on their hiring needs and country of practice.

To find more information and resources on professional development, career advancement, recruitment programs, and job search opportunities, visit the Office of Graduate Careers and Practice Areas section of the Career Exploration & Professional Development page.

Related Programs

Also offered by the Technology Law & Policy Program, the Master of Law and Technology (M.L.T.) is a one-year full-time master’s degree program designed for non-lawyers who want to better understand the quickly evolving technology law landscape. In this unique interdisciplinary program, students pair their law school classes with courses offered in the M.A. in Communication, Culture & Technology program at Georgetown University Main Campus.

LL.M. in Technology Law & Policy candidates are eligible to pair their degree studies with a Certificate of Specialization. While it is possible to pursue a Certificate of Specialization in conjunction with the LL.M. in Technology Law & Policy, it may be difficult to pursue a certificate due to the LL.M. program’s rigorous curriculum and requirements. However, if interested in pursuing this combination, it will require careful planning and course selection. Students should speak with the LL.M. Program Director for academic advising.

Foreign-trained students have the opportunity to get a head start to their studies at Georgetown Law and experience in Washington, D.C. by attending the LL.M. Summer Experience. The LL.M. Summer Experience is a 6 week pre-program that allows students to earn up to 4 additional credit hours before the start of their degree studies that can be used towards LL.M. program requirements and New York Bar eligibility. All courses in Session I and Session II are approved by the New York Bar and allow more flexibility in course selection during the fall and spring semesters.

Financial Aid

Georgetown Law awards a small number of partial merit based scholarships for LL.M. degree applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of their LL.M. degree application on a rolling basis.

The John H. Jackson Moot Scholarship is a half tuition scholarship awarded to up to two candidates applying to any full-time in-person specialized LL.M. degree program who previously were a student or coach of a university team participating in the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition (previously known as the ELSA WTO Moot Court Competition) and advanced to the final rounds in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program is an intensive and rigorous fellowship offered to women’s human rights lawyers from Africa applying to a Georgetown LL.M. program who are committed to advancing the status of women and girls in their home country as part of their career. The fellowship covers the full cost of tuition, health insurance, and textbooks. Visit the Women’s Law & Public Policy Program website for more information and application details.

Applicants who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents may apply for financial aid in the form of loans. For more information, visit the Georgetown Law Financial Aid website.