LLM in Computer and Communications Law

Ana Paula Bialer, Brazil

LLM Computer and Communictions -Distance Learning

"The Distance Learning LLM is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to develop their academic knowledge whilst keeping up with their professional activities. Even though the course demands long hours of study, it has the flexibility to allow each student, no matter where their home country is, to divide their weekly study and research in such a way as to achieve the proper balance between family, professional commitment and academic development.

“All the literature is made available through amazing and broad online databases or through books that can be easily purchased in online bookstores. The teaching platform and the online chat sessions provide an excellent opportunity for exchange between the classmates and the teachers, being a great virtual classroom. The teachers are very helpful and responsive to student’s requests, and are always available for online meetings. I would strongly recommend the course for anyone interested in taking an LLM".

Andrius Smaliukas, Lithuania

LLM Computer and Communications Law - Distance Learning

"I picked Queen Mary because it offered just what I needed - the Computer and Communications Law LLM through distance learning. The program itself was extremely well prepared, with the rich choice of multidisciplinary subjects, including especially strong modules on IP law and dispute resolution. Informative and thought-provoking on-line tutorials and discussions, experienced tutors, just the right workload and, most importantly, fellow students from all around the globe with their own and very interesting backgrounds and feedbacks - all this made my distance learning LLM an unforgettable experience. I learned a lot while continuing to practice law as an attorney in my home country Lithuania. That's why I believe this program really delivered the value for the money; I recommend it for all practicing lawyers."

Emma Brooks, UK

LLM in Computer and Communications Law - Distance Learning

"Studying for the Distance Learning LLM in Computer and Communications Law at Queen Mary is both inspiring and challenging as an advanced learning experience. From the first day I received my syllabus to the minute I started getting stuck into my 20,000 word dissertation I have been greatly impressed by the depth and breadth of knowledge my tutors have.

Their professional approach and working knowledge of the industry has always helped make the most technical and challenging aspects of this niche area of law so much easier to understand. The hardest part has always been deciding which modules to take!

The flexibility of the course overall, which allows students to choose
the number of modules they wish to take each semester, is coupled with a very strong internal structure and course outline within each module. Tutors are on-hand via the web discussion pages which also make for ideal forums in which students can exchange ideas. The format of the online tutorial programme standing alongside regular written assessments provides for a perfectly balanced and motivating pace of study which both captivates and stretches abilities. The residential weekends are a great opportunity for students at home and abroad to present seminars in areas they have studied and for us all to meet the tutors. It is always amazing to sit in a lecture theatre or in an online tutorial with study partners from another continent.

The Institute of Computer and Communications Law delivers a level of expertise in its teaching staff which I have found absolutely invaluable and they provide insight and guidance in respect of a specialist area that constantly develops and changes. ICCL has enabled me to study for the LLM whilst at the same time completing the Legal Practice Course and practising as a Trainee Solicitor with a London firm which has been an excellent way of both broadening and expanding my theoretical and practical legal skills whilst attaining other goals. I would thoroughly recommend this course to both budding academics and practitioners."

Onyinye Nwezi, Nigeria

LLM Computer and Communications Law 2008-9, 2010 PhD applicant

"I qualified as a barrister and solicitor of the supreme court of Nigeria in 2004. After my graduation, I worked for two years as an associate with a senior advocate of Nigeria. Basically, my decision to undertake an LLM programme was based on a need for self development. This is in addition to the fact that communication is a major economic and policy driver in Nigeria as well as developed countries like UK and the US in recent times.

I wanted to be taught by the best in the field. Queen Mary stood out among other universities because firstly, my research revealed that the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at the School of Law had the best communications law teachers in Europe. It is situated in London with a special centre for the study of commercial law. I also loved the fact that it had a fully integrated student village on the campus. In fact, I thought Queen Mary had a lot in one package.

One thing I enjoyed the most during the year was the academic assistance I received from my teachers. Before I came to Queen Mary, I really wanted to develop my writing and presentation skills. The good news is that through the guidance of my professors, I produced two essays in addition to my dissertation and I am comfortable with my present writing skills. I also took advantage of the insessional course in developing presentation skills. I hope to start my PhD at Queen Mary and hope to work as a policy maker afterwards."

Thomas Mok, Hong Kong

LLM Computer and Communications Law - Distance Learning

LLM, LLB(Hons) MBA BBus FCPA(HK) FCCA FFA CPA(Aust) ACIS ACS ACIArb Consultant HUEN & PARTNERS Hong Kong Programme

I'm most impressed by the online chat tutorials provided in this Queen Mary LLM programme which provide classmates of different jurisdictions with an interactive cyberspace platform to meet, exchange views and learn from each others in law under a disciplined learning environment with full guidance by the course tutors throughout the tutorials.

If Queen Mary provides another postgraduate programme such as LLM in corporate and commercial law in the same or similar teaching mode and structure in the future, I'm sure I will be the first one to enroll it and enjoy this learning process again.

Thusitha B Abeysekara, Sri Lanka

LLM in Computer and Communications Law 2007-8

“When I was doing my LLB at Faculty of Law/University of Colombo, my ultimate goal was to do a PhD. Doing a Masters degree is a stepping stone towards my goal. As a lecturer in law, it was a must to do a postgraduate degree for my conformation. I applied to a good number of universities around the world with a full scholarship in hand, and to my delight all opened their doors! Out of them I selected Queen Mary as I considered it the best among them. It offered me every thing I dreamed of including the exciting London life!

The area of my specialisation was Computer and Communications Law. I immensely enjoyed studying Communications Law which was both challenging and interesting. I was lucky to learn those subjects from the world’s most renowned authorities in my field. I am indebted to Queen Mary for giving me the opportunity to share the knowledge of those prominent figures’ of the day.

Although we came from different cultures, nationalities and backgrounds, we lived like one big family sharing our love and friendship. The accommodation and other facilities provided by the University were of the highest standards making the life of every international student a home away from home. Not only the knowledge, I will always carry fond memories of my university days.

My next ambition is to do my PhD in the field of Computer and Communications Law where I will be the first to excel in that field in Sri Lanka.”