24 credits, attend full or part-time in evening.

Seattle has emerged as a leading global hub for the technology industry. The city hosts a remarkable base of knowledge, talent, and opportunity that inspires our LLM in Innovation and Technology Law program. The program addresses the substantial need for a new cadre of legal service professionals who are well-trained in the underlying regulatory schemes and well-versed in the technological and strategic features that define the newest methods of doing business.

The LLM candidate must complete 24 credit hours, including four core courses, with the remaining courses chosen from a list of approved electives, which may include experiential learning courses (both clinical and externship) and an independent study. Students may pursue their course of study either full-time over a single year, or part-time over two years. Candidates work closely with the program director to design a program that fulfills not only the degree requirements, but also their professional goals.

The program curriculum places particular emphasis upon matters of privacy, cybersecurity, digital commerce, and financial technology. Students examine the interplay between technological innovation, complex legal doctrines and regulatory approaches, business and market models (both cutting-edge and traditional), and the various actors whose interests, perspectives, and goals affect the technology law landscape.

1. Sample Courses (Please note that courses listed below may not be available or offered within a semester or an academic calendar year. The Academic Leadership reserves the right to schedule courses based upon demand and to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to the industry and emerging trends. You will have the opportunity to discuss your individual curriculum plan with your Program Director to ensure you achieve your academic goals and meet program requirements):
   • Intellectual Property
   • The Business of Intellectual Property
   • Foundations of Privacy Law
   • Law, Technology, and Ethics in the Age of Innovation
   • Introduction to Financial Technology
   • Managing Privacy Risks
   • Cybersecurity and Data Breach: Legal and Practical Prevention and Response
   • Internet Law and Digital Commerce
   • Biotechnology and the Law
   • Corporate Finance
   • Transactional Law: Making the Deal
   • Antitrust Law

*These are considered core courses – minimum of 4 core courses required toward degree unless waived.

To be eligible for admission to the LLM program, candidates must hold a JD degree or foreign equivalent.

The application deadline is August 1 for Fall Semester applicants and October 15 for Spring Semester applicants.

• Personal statement (1-2 pages) that discusses your background, goals, how you plan to use your LLM degree, and any additional information you would like us to know
• Nonrefundable $60 (US) application fee (waived for current Seattle U Law students and alumni)
• A resume or C.V.
• A list of three references (academic or professional references preferred but not required)
• For attorneys admitted to practice in any jurisdiction, a Certificate of Good Standing from each such jurisdiction (need not be submitted with application – must be submitted at any time prior to the start of classes)

• Official transcripts from all academic institutions where you have studied law. American students do not need to send undergraduate transcripts. A certified translation must be attached if the transcript is not in English.
• If English is not your first language, official TOEFL score report must be sent directly from ETC. TOEFL is waived for students whose first language is English, who attended an educational institution in which English was the primary language of instruction, or who worked in an English-speaking environment for one year or more.

Financial Aid Program
The deadline to apply for financial aid is November 15 for Spring Semester applicants and June 15 for Fall Semester applicants.

Tuition for the LLM is $1,611 per credit. Tuition Deposit: This $250 nonrefundable deposit is applied to your first semester's tuition and confirms your spot in class. The deposit is due one month after the date of admission.

Tuition is paid each term. What you pay depends on the number of credits you are taking. You may pay tuition with financial aid, personal funds, and/or employer benefits. If you choose not to use financial aid or have remaining charges after financial aid is applied to your account, you may arrange a payment plan directly with the law school business office, (206) 398-4050.