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Online Law Degree in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy
Drexel University Kline School of Law’s online LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy fills a knowledge gap for lawyers looking to expand their familiarity with this rapidly-growing area. Offering a uniquely specialized look at the world of cybersecurity and data privacy, the goal of the program is to help you build advanced knowledge of the industry and establish yourself as an expert in the field.
What is an LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy?
A Master of Law, or an LLM, is a secondary degree for those who have earned their Juris Doctor (JD) or international equivalent. It lets you specialize in a specific area or topic of law. In this case, Drexel’s online LLM helps you gain advanced knowledge of the world of cybersecurity and data privacy, focusing on topics like EU data privacy and internet law. An online LLM in Heath Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance is also available.
LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy Online Program Features
- Elective courses let you tailor your degree to specific fields such as health care, finance, or higher education
- Program can be completed on a full or part-time basis
- Completely online format means you can learn around your busy schedule
- Option to complete a thesis
- Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni
Kline School of Law Rankings
Drexel’s Kline School of Law was ranked a Tier 1 law school by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This ranking places the school in the top three percent of ABA-accredited law schools when it comes to privacy law curriculum.
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What Can I Do With a LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy?
Graduating with an LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy will prepare you for a job practicing law in the fields of cybersecurity and information privacy, or any area that deals with high-value or confidential information. Lawyers with LLM degrees can be found working at law firms, for the government or as in-house counsel at corporations. The program will also prepare you to work in compliance departments and other areas related to cybersecurity.
How Much Can I Earn In Cybersecurity Law?
Salaries can vary based on organization and location, but graduates of Drexel’s online LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy can look to these median incomes to get an idea of the salaries they can command with this degree.
Professional Role
Median Salary*
Lawyer
$119,250
Compliance Manager
$105,610
Compliance Officer
$71,540
*2017 figures via Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*Net
What is the difference between an MLS, JD, and LLM?
Though a JD, an LLM, and an MLS (Master of Legal Studies) may seem similar, there are some differences. A Juris Doctor (JD) program provides students with a general understanding of the law. Graduates are allowed to practice law in the United States after passing a state bar examination and earning a law license. An LLM degree is an advanced, specialized degree for those who already hold a JD or international degree that allows you to practice law. An LLM focuses on a more specific area of the law, providing you with the skills and knowledge to become an expert in that area. An MLS is a master’s degree that provides a solid working knowledge of the law and focuses on areas such as compliance, legal research and analysis, risk management, ethics and professional standards. Earning an MLS does not allow you to practice law.
What are the Requirements for an LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy Program?
If you are a domestic student interested in the LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy, you will need to have earned a JD from an ABA accredited law school. International students must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or its equivalent. Learn more.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity & Information Privacy Compliance
- LLM in Health Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance
- Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program. State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
| Required Courses | ||
| LSTU 501S | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation, & Reporting |
3.0 |
| LSTU 507S | Risk Assessment and Management |
3.0 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Complete 18 elective credits OR 12 elective credits plus Thesis Project I & II. Sample electives: |
18.0 |
|
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LAW 730S
|
Legal Regulation of Global Financial Crimes | |
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LAW 768S
|
Internet Law | |
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LAW 770S
|
European Union Data Privacy and Protection | |
|
LAW 998S
|
Thesis I –Scholarly Legal Writing: Planning and Preparation | |
|
LAW 999S
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Thesis II – Scholarly Legal Writing: Writing, Refining, and Presentation | |
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LSTU 502S
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Ethics and Professional Standards | |
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LSTU 506S
|
Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations | |
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LSTU 515S
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Information Privacy Law | |
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LSTU 517S
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The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity | |
| Total Credits |
24.0 |
|
Admissions Criteria
- A Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
- International applicants must have completed an undergraduate (LL.B) or graduate degree (LL.M) in law
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Essay of approximately 500 words
- Can be a personal statement outlining personal and/or professional goals you hope to achieve through the program, or on another topic that showcases your writing skills
- Resume
- Quality and quantity of professional experience will be evaluated
- Standardized test score reports (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) can be submitted, but are not required
- Additional requirements for International Students
- Those who have completed their first law degree program in a language other than English will be required to submit a TOEFL or comparable exam score.
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2020-2021 is $1250 per credit.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2020-2021 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Fall 2020
August 24, 2020
December 17, 2020
Spring 2021
January 11, 2021
May 7, 2021
Summer 2021
May 24, 2021
August 5, 2021
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