LegalTech and Commercial Law LLM

The LLM LegalTech and Commercial Law combines tech with commerce to open up exciting career opportunities that harness the power of technology.

You will learn about the latest technologies in relation to the law, looking at AI and Blockchain and how they can be implemented, but also how they should be regulated. In addition to this, the programme covers the contemporary themes of commercial law, with intellectual property, e-commerce, arbitration and innovation as optional themes of study.

These themes ensure that graduates of this programme gain knowledge and experience relative to the most recent developments in the sector, allowing them to become reflective practitioners, capable of shaping the future of the profession responsibly. 

This programme can open the door to roles, not only in forward-looking law firms, but also in emerging tech sectors such as fintech and insurtech, in addition to the traditional commercial sectors of banking, finance, insurance and shipping.

Why LegalTech and Commercial Law at Swansea?

You will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.

  • 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021)
  • Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Legal Technology Programmes (LLM Guide 2024)
  • Law at Swansea is ranked in the Top 125 in the World (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
  • The School is home to the £5.6million Legal Innovation Lab Wales, an ERDF-funded research centre in legal technology and cyber-terrorism, supported by teams of researchers and developers
  • Law at Swansea University is ranked in the Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
LLM Award
September Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
1 - 2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

If you're passionate about legal technology, we want to hear from you!

The course is aimed at law graduates and practitioners working at all levels of the legal profession. Students on this programme are not expected to have prior experience of coding or working with technology.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world. Ideally you’ll hold a 2:1 degree in law or computer science, although we will consider candidates with a 2:2 based on their overall and individual module performance. Candidates with relevant experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification such as the IELTS test (with an overall score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each component).

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