Law - Law, Innovation and Technology (Taught)

The LLM Law, Innovation and Technology offers a distinct opportunity to master the legal expertise to address real-world challenges related to technology development and innovation. You will study information technology (IT) law that will introduce you to key issues and debates in this field and equip you with the legal and technical knowledge to analyse and evaluate the legal and regulatory challenges of digital technologies in an informed way.

You will develop crucial analytical, communication and research skills valued by top employers. Ideal for those seeking careers in:

• Commercial law

• Tech and innovation

• Data economy

• Digital markets

• Online business development, and many other fields.

Located in the UK’s ‘Silicon Gorge’, Bristol was named 'AI University of the Year' (National AI Awards 2024), recognising the University's focus on digital technology which includes hosting Isambard-AI, the UK’s most powerful supercomputer: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/research/centres/bristol-supercomputing/#isambard-ai. Our academic staff also regularly feedback to policymakers, regulators and practitioners on the legal and regulatory challenges of digital technologies.

Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2026).

We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation.

Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Global Law and Innovation: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/cgli/.