Centre For Post Graduate Legal Studies

Why pursue an LL.M. in Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (Blended Learning Programme)?

We are living through an era that experts call the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the unprecedented fusion of digital, physical, and biological technologies, marked by breakthroughs in a host of technological fields. In this rapidly evolving technological landscape, the intersection of law and emerging technologies presents both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. India, as a global tech hub and one of the world’s largest digital markets, stands at the forefront of this technological revolution. This LL.M. is designed not only to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex and dynamic field but also to enable them to become thought leaders.

As AI and other emerging technologies continue to reshape society, there is a growing need for legal professionals who can navigate the complex ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges they present. With expertise in law and technology, graduates are well-positioned for a wide cross-section of roles.

What makes our LL.M. in Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (Blended Learning Programme) special?

• Our program offers a comprehensive suite of courses that cover the most pressing issues in technology law. From the foundations of Legal Research Methodology to specialized courses like GDPR and AI regulation, students gain a holistic understanding of how law interacts with emerging technologies.
• Courses such as Comparative AI regulations also enable the students to understand how technological advancements are shaping legal frameworks across different jurisdictions.
• With dedicated courses on intellectual property in the context of new technologies, and the ethical implications of AI, students are prepared to tackle the most challenging legal issues posed by artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies.
• In addition to AI, by exploring the intersection of law with fields like biotechnology, blockchain, and virtual reality, students develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for diverse career paths in technology law.
• As India continues to develop its legal framework for AI and emerging technologies, graduates of this program will be at the forefront of shaping policies and regulations that balance innovation with ethical and legal considerations.

What will you study?

LL.M. in Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (Blended Learning Programme) is a 24 credits programme including three core courses (3 credits each), six specialized courses (2 credits each) and a dissertation (3 credits).

1. Core/Compulsory Courses: 

• Legal Research Methodology
• Law and Justice in a Globalizing World
• Comparative Public Law

2. Specialized Courses:

• Advanced IPR and IT Law
• Intellectual Property and New Technology, AI
• GDPR: A European Example of Data Protection Law
• Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
• Ethics, Law and AI
• Comparative AI Regulation

3. Dissertation

Duration- 1 Year