About the program
Master
Degree
English
Language of instructions
1 year
Years of study
Full-time
Study mode
Estonia, Tartu
Location
The study programme has a very practical focus. A significant part of teaching in this programme will simulate real-life situations. Students gain access to 30 IT Law practitioners and IT specialists from around the world participating in the programme. As consultants, lecturers, or mentors, they synchronize legal education with technical developments in the ICT sector. Broad and comprehensive understanding of IT Law: we provide a systematic understanding of all major subfields of IT law as well as skills necessary for practising in this area. Along with that, we create extensive links between technical, legal, and policy aspects of development and uses of ICTs, putting heavy emphasis on case studies, real-life exercises, trend assessments, and problem-solving. The students will master a set of technical skills typically required in the ICT sector, e.g. elementary skills in programming, cryptography, database technology, and software engineering. Graduates will be ready to provide legal advice on ICT related matters across jurisdictions and work anywhere in the world. They will be able to perform interdisciplinary and comprehensive regulatory, analytical, and expert work in the field of IT Law, having all necessary skills to face the challenges posed by the extraterritoriality, novelty, and complexity of its problems. Why study Information Technology Law at UT? -UT is ranked in the top 300 universities in the world in Law (QS Rankings 2019). -The programme is designed to provide both technical and legal skills for working as an IT lawyer. -The programme is taught by academics and practitioners in the field. -Take part in conferences, summer schools and competitions, provide legal services to the start-up community in the TechStartup Legal Clinic and work on current challenges in the IT Law Lab. -Estonia is considered as an international leader in IT for its e-solutions and openness to technological advancements.
Required documents for admission
When applying for admission to University of Tartu in Estonia you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.
- Online Application form
- Copy of the passport page stating personal particulars
- Admission interview, essay, portfolio or other requirements, if any
- Proof of the English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS etc.)
- Secondary school certificate for bachelor's studies
- Application fee
- Motivation letter
- Official certified translation of the secondary school certificate or bachelor's diploma into English language
- Bachelor's diploma, or equivalent, for master's studies
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