Degrees
JD
Create your curriculum. Choose from over thirty-five courses to create a curriculum centered on innovation law, including intellectual property, based on your interests and desired practice areas.
LLM in Technology and Innovation
For foreign and U.S.-trained lawyers seeking to study technology and innovation law in areas such as cybersecurity, digital commerce, financial technology and privacy.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
For non-lawyers interested in technology and innovation law-related fields, including compliance, consulting, government, banking, and business.
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
For distinguished students who have already earned a law degree and who want to focus on a specific area of research and writing, including technology and innovation law.
TILE Certificate for Graduating J.D. Students
The Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Certificate is awarded to J.D. graduates who successfully complete all coursework and co-curricular requirements, indicating a deep understanding of technology, innovation law, and the regulatory challenges posed by their intersection. Graduates will receive this prestigious recognition on their transcripts and diplomas.
Students interested in receiving a certificate should complete the TILE Certificate Form and submit it to Professor Mark Verstraete via email before the end of the second week of classes in the semester of your expected graduation.
Compliance and Risk Management Certificate for Graduating J.D. Students
Designed for students interested in compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, the Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management provides focused training in regulatory compliance and investigations across industries including privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare, financial services, and related fields. Graduates gain a competitive advantage for careers where legal, regulatory, and business risks intersect. Through 15 credits of specialized coursework and practical training, students develop basic skills to navigate complex regulatory environments, manage organizational risk, and advise on legal and ethical compliance challenges.
Students interested in receiving a certificate should complete the Compliance and Risk Management Certificate Form and submit it via email to either Professor Mark Verstraete or Professor Chryssa Deliganis (healthcare compliance) before the end of the first month of classes in the semester of their expected graduation.
Online MLS in Compliance & Risk Management
With a curriculum grounded in the foundations of compliance and risk management, our students graduate with a commanding knowledge of law, legal analysis, and the frameworks used to identify, assess, and respond to risks related to fintech, data, and cybersecurity. Courses are open to JD and LLM students who meet specific criteria.
Contact
Margaret Chon
TILE Faculty Director and Professor of Law
mchon@seattleu.edu
Sophia Orlando
TILE Administrative Assistant
206-398-4068
orlandsophi@seattleu.edu
Seattle University School of Law Admissions
Phone: 206-398-4200
Toll-free: 800-471-1767
lawadmis@seattleu.edu
LLM Programs
206-398-4079
LLM@seattleu.edu
MLS Programs
206-398-4173
MLS@seattleu.edu
Doctor of Judicial Science Program
206-398-4079
SJD@seattleu.edu