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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.
For more information, please contact A.J. Bellido de Luna, J.D., Associate Dean of Advocacy and International Partnerships, at abellidodeluna@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3779.
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.
Required Courses for All Students in Cybersecurity Concentration
| Required Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Information Systems and Cyber Security | 4 |
| Cyber Law | 3 |
| Mandatory Capstone Exam/Exercise | 1 |
| *Introduction to American Legal System (waivable) | 3 |
| *Legal Research and Writing (waivable) | 3 |
*Foreign-trained lawyers must take Introduction to American Legal System and Legal Research and Writing. These courses are not required of domestically trained lawyers and may be waived for foreign-trained lawyers at the discretion of the LL.M. Program Director or Associate Dean of International Partnerships.
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 |
| HIPAA Privacy and Security | 2 |
| International Law of Cyber Warfare and Just War Theory | 2 |
| International Cybercrime | 2 |
| Global and National Security Law | 3 |
| International White-Collar Crime | 2 |
| Advanced Torts or Business Torts | 2 |
| Other course approved by the LL.M. Program Director or Associate Dean of International Partnerships | 2 to 3 |
Cybersecurity Concentration (Private Sector)
In addition to required courses, students must pick 10 hours from the elective list.
| Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Advanced Torts or Business Torts | 2 |
| HIPAA Privacy and Security | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Law Survey | 3 |
| Patents | 2 |
| Trademarks | 3 |
| Copyright | 3 |
| Insurance Law | 3 |
| Law Practice Technology: Small and Solo Practice | 2 |
| Legal Practice Technology | 3 |
| E-Discovery | 2 |
| Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Technology | 2 |
| Other course approved by the LL.M. Program Director or Associate Dean of International Partnerships | 2 to 3 |
International Research: Students may take up to a maximum of six (6) of the 24 required hours in the St. Mary’s University Institute on World Legal Problems in Innsbruck, Austria.
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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A.J. Bellido de Luna, J.D., Associate Dean of Advocacy and International Partnerships and the Hardy Professor of Practice