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Suffolk University Law School’s LLM in Legal Innovation and Technology (LIT) degree highlights our ongoing mission to equip legal professionals with the modern skills needed to succeed—and lead—in today’s increasingly tech-driven legal landscape.

Searching for cutting-edge coursework and hands-on training? This program will enhance the knowledge and skillset of anyone looking to distinguish themselves as a 21st-century leader, including:

• Practicing attorneys focused on acquiring new technology skills to gain a competitive advantage in the rapidly changing legal industry
• Legal professionals in operations, analytics, client solutions, or other non-traditional roles looking to distinguish themselves, expand their reach, or keep pace with new demands and expectations
• Foreign-trained lawyers interested in OPT training from a STEM-designated program designed by an internationally recognized leader in the field

The LLM in LIT blends a creative, solution-oriented mindset with the behind-the-scenes tech skills that can drive change. Students use real tools to develop real skills, such as how to:

• Automate commonly used legal documents
• Effectively and ethically incorporate Generative Artificial Intelligence into workflows
• Evaluate new legal products and assess legal service pricing data
• Lead legal project management and process improvement efforts
• Set and evaluate key performance indicators of improved delivery of legal services
• Use data-driven decisions to improve practice systems or inform strategies

Frustrated legal professionals often think, “there has to be a better way.” And there is. Our nationally recognized Suffolk Law innovation and technology leaders invite you to join us in working toward building the legal industry of the future.

* Pending ABA Acquiescence