Can personal data be transferred to unsafe third countries such as the USA? What fines are appropriate for data protection violations? And how can claims for damages be asserted if AI disregards copyright law? The field of information law is a good example of how all professional fields affected by digitalisation require ongoing further education.
Cyber security or intellectual property, data protection or IT contracts - developments in these areas of law can hardly be understood and mastered without legal specialisation. This means that proven expertise in information law is in demand in law firms, companies and associations alike. There is an urgent need for specialised lawyers in the information and media industry as well as among software developers and providers. The University of Oldenburg's part-time Information Law LL.M. degree programme provides the necessary expertise. In addition to a Master of Laws degree, the programme provides targeted further education in areas of law that are shaped by digitalisation.
Labour market rewards specialisation
Even those in the middle of their careers can obtain an LL.M. degree in just a few semesters, as most of the course is studied online. Law graduates take advantage of the specialisation offered by the University of Oldenburg. Bachelor's graduates from fields such as business law or Computing Science also achieve a higher academic qualification with the LL.M. programme. Both pay off on the legal labour market. In addition to specialist knowledge, the degree programme, which has been offered for more than ten years, places great emphasis on broad qualifications. Graduates are able to solve complex problems, advise management, customers and clients and implement compliance requirements. The programme also teaches out-of-court dispute resolution options and the relevant knowledge required to enforce or defend against claims.
A dynamic area of law
Due to the digitalisation of almost all areas of society, information law is a very lively area of law. This will continue to be the case - not least due to developments such as AI. Case law and legislation are constantly adapting to the rapid pace of technological development. This applies equally to areas such as data protection law, internet and distance selling law, telecommunications law and intellectual property law. The programme also focuses on public procurement law, IT contract law, intellectual property law and computer criminal law. An advantage for students: The examinations are also based on practical cases.
Study at your own pace
In order to tailor the programme to the needs of working professionals, the majority of learning takes place online. There are also a few compact on-site appointments. The pace of study, workload and financial outlay can be flexibly adapted. Around five to eight hours per week should be planned for a course. It is possible to take a break due to family or academic appointments without losing your place on the programme. This makes it easy to combine academic appointments and studying. The part-time Master of Laws programme at the University of Oldenburg is normally designed for four semesters. It can be shortened by recognising credits from previous studies, further education or professional practice. Experience shows that many students are able to shorten the duration of their studies in this way.
Second degree as an investment in your future career
Educational returns are the highest returns - no equity fund can match them. This is particularly true for part-time students who remain in employment and at the same time qualify for attractive jobs. Surveys of alumni of the University of Oldenburg who had studied part-time show the positive effects an academic degree has on their career. Of them, 72 per cent stated that they earned more with their degree. 78 per cent are satisfied or very satisfied with their subsequent career. And as many as 97 per cent would recommend the part-time degree programme to others. All modules of the part-time Master's degree programme in Information Law (LL.M.) can also be taken individually as further education at the University of Oldenburg. They conclude with an internationally recognised certificate and are fully credited when enrolling on the degree programme at a later date.
Further information on the degree programme can be found at uol.de/informationsrecht
Contact
Nadine Dembski, T +49(0)441 798-2375, E informationsrecht@uni-oldenburg.de