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Advance Your Legal Expertise Where Global Security Decisions Are Made

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LLM in Cyber, Intelligence & National Security Law

Cyber threats, global conflict, and national security challenges are reshaping the legal profession. This specialized Master of Laws (LLM) degree program equips you with the legal authority, policy insight, and practical perspective needed to operate where law, technology, and national security converge, guided by experts and rooted in Washington, D.C.

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Why choose the Master of Laws (LLM) in Cyber, Intelligence & National Security Law program?

Designed for attorneys working in government, defense, compliance, and regulated industries: Earn a degree that specializes in one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice. Build your expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence law, national security, & constitutional frameworks, shaping legal and policy decisions

Learn from experts with real-world influence: Study with faculty and practitioners who actively shape law, policy, and national security discourse in government, academia, and industry.

Gain proximity to Washington, D.C., the center of security and policy: Leverage unparalleled access to agencies, institutions, and professional networks at the heart of U.S. and global security decision-making.

Advance your career without pausing it: Flexible full-time and part-time options, with online and on-campus formats, are designed for working professionals balancing career growth with rigorous academic study.

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Who should apply to this LLM? 

✔ Lawyers and legal professionals seeking advanced expertise in cyber and security law.
✔ International attorneys wanting an in-depth understanding of U.S. and global security legal frameworks.
✔ Practitioners poised to influence policy, compliance, or litigation in the digital age.

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What you'll learn in the Master of Laws (LLM):

This program provides advanced legal training focused on today’s most pressing national and global security challenges. You’ll gain the tools, perspective, and network needed to lead in complex, high-stakes environments.

Courses emphasize both legal foundations and emerging issues, allowing you to apply theory to real-world scenarios in cyber and national security law.

Core areas of study include:

  • Cybersecurity Law & Policy

  • Intelligence Law & Oversight

  • National Security Law

  • Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties

  • Technology, Privacy, and Data Protection

  • Professional Responsibility in National Security Contexts