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Cybersecurity Concentration
This master’s level law degree allows you to gain the skills necessary to compliment your legal acumen in professional fields such as cyber threat risk mitigation, critical infrastructure protection and understanding the relevant laws through an operational perspective. There is great demand for legally trained cyber professionals globally as talent supply is low. Whether you are liaising with IT Project Managers, Systems Engineers or protecting your corporation’s electronic and digital assets this program is a great fit for your professional development. This emerging field of legal scholarship is fast-paced and contemplates everything from blockchain and fungible digital assets to plots of “land” in the metaverse and even speculation on such plots. If you are currently working in this space or looking to pivot, spend two semesters with us and prepare to navigate our digital future.
The General Law LL.M. is a 24-credit-hour hybrid program designed for high-achieving, experienced lawyers who are ready to specialize in their current area of practice or who wish to pivot into a new area of law.
Students may participate in online and residential courses, crafting an area of emphasis in their field of choice or may pursue a concentration in either Public or Private Cybersecurity.
Lawyers looking to broaden and deepen their understanding of the law can work with an advisor to craft the perfect academic program from our offering of over 200 courses.
Cybersecurity Concentration
A 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study conducted by (ISC)2 found that the number of cybersecurity professionals required to close the cybersecurity skills gap is at 3.12 million professionals. The gap is significant. And the percentage of people in the workforce has increased many industry leaders feel their actual professional credentials and cybersecurity skills have gotten worse. This program is designed to address the skills gap. Through this program, you will attain the legal knowledge to navigate either the public or the private sector, depending on your concentration.
The Cybersecurity concentrations is now also available through online course curriculum.
Contact Assistant Dean Jennifer Stevenson, J.D., for more information.
Required Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Information Systems and Cybersecurity | 4 |
| Cyber Law | 3 |
| Thesis* | 3 |
| International Research* | 3 |
*Required of all American-law educated students, optional for foreign students.
Cybersecurity Concentration (Public Sector)
In addition to required courses, students must pick 10 hours from the elective list.
| Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Public International Law | 3 |
| Computer Law and the Internet | 2 |
| International Law of Cyber Warfare | 2 |
| Law of Armed Conflict and Just War | 2 |
| Global National Security Law | 3 |
| Business Torts | 3 |
| International White Collar Crime | 2 |
| HIPAA Privacy Law | 2 |
Cybersecurity Concentration (Private Sector)
In addition to required courses, students must pick 10 hours from the elective list.
| Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Torts | 3 |
| Computer Law and the Internet | 2 |
| Insurance Law | 3 |
| Patent Law | 2 |
| Copyright Law | 2 |
| Trademark and Unfair Competition | 2 |
| E-Discovery and Digital Evidence | 3 |
| The Law of Money | 2 |
| HIPAA Privacy Law | 2 |
| Legal Practice Technology | 3 |
| Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies | 2 |
A 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study conducted by (ISC)2 found that the number of cybersecurity professionals required to close the cybersecurity skills gap is at 3.12 million professionals. The gap is significant. This program is designed to address the skills gap.
-Ernesto Ballesteros
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