Law & Technology

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Explore how legal knowledge and technology converge in our innovative program and become a tech-savvy legal professional capable of navigating the rapidly digitizing society.

Price

from €2,771

Level

Academic master

Kind

Course

Subject

Automation and IT, Law

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Description

Understanding the role of legal professionals in relation to technological (ICT) developments in practice. Responsible handling of ICT and legal tech developments. Exploring the possibilities and limitations of legal tech tools and their impact on legal practice, including insight into the technical aspects. The ability to design and understand legal tech tools. The importance of effective communication between legal professionals and software developers. The necessary legal knowledge regarding Law and Technology. This master's programme addresses important issues, such as the different approaches to regulating technological developments and the extent to which regulation is already in place. The influence of major technology companies (Big Tech) on fundamental rights and the sustainable functioning of democratic governance is investigated. Additionally, the programme explores what limits society can set on technology and what interests are at stake.