MSc Legal Technology
The University of LawBristol London Moorgate Online, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Legal Technology at the University of Law is a master’s degree for both law and non-law graduates who want to learn deeply about how modern tech is reshaping the legal world. The course examines tools such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital contracts, and others, and explores how they can transform law firms, in-house legal teams, or legal tech start-ups. Students will study a core module on Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law, which blends hands-on experience with regulation, ethics, and future legal systems. They also get Research Methods training in the first term to prepare for their dissertation or long project.
The MSc Legal Technology at the University of Law is flexible. It is offered full-time or part-time, on campus (in London, Moorgate, or Bristol) or online, allowing students to learn in a way that suits their work or life. In the final part, students complete a dissertation in Legal Technology, typically around 15,000 words, in which they conduct in-depth research on a tech-law topic of their choice. Students learn by attending lectures, taking part in workshop-style sessions, working on real-life case studies, and collaborating in teams. They will practise using legal-tech tools, thinking through the ethical and regulatory issues, and building knowledge of emerging tech in law. Assessment is through a mix of timed online exams, coursework, and the dissertation.
Key highlights
- Open to both law and non-law graduates
- In-depth study of legal technology and its impact on law
- Examines how innovative technologies are reshaping the legal sector
- Internationally recognised specialist Master's qualification
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award
Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.
Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship
Business First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.
Up to £5,000Campus Dean’s Award
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.
Up to £2,000Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate
Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.
Law First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.
Up to £2,000Science First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.
Up to £5,000The Amal Clooney Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Legal technologist
- Techno-ethicist
- Legal technology strategist
- Legal technology innovation specialist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Legal Technology from the University of Law can pursue roles such as:
- Legal Technologist
- Legal Technology Strategist
- Legal Innovation Specialist
- Legal Consultant (Tech)
- Compliance and Regulatory Advisor (Tech)
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students studying MSc Legal Technology in the University of Law is £19,050 (if they study in a London Campus) and £17,700 (if they study at a Campus outside of London). This is subject to review annually.
Admission
To apply for the University of Law MSc Legal Technology course, students submit their application through ULaw’s postgraduate portal. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors for assistance.
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