LLM Law (Law & Society)

The Law and Society course is a full-time, one-year postgraduate program at the University of Kent designed for students aiming to develop a sophisticated understanding of the intersection between law and society. The course is particularly suitable for individuals wishing to study and apply theory, research methods, and issues in socio-legal studies and socio-legal theory.Course Content: The program provides an in-depth understanding of the field of socio-legal studies. Students are encouraged to think critically about the social, political and historical contexts of law, whilst addressing both the theoretical underpinnings and complex practical applications. They also learn to use law as a means of achieving social change and to understand the relationship between law and society.Key Modules: Some of the key areas addressed during the course include Foundations of Law and Society, Law and Contemporary Issues, Politics and the Making of the Constitution, Sex, Gender, and Law, and Terrorism, War, and Justice.Accreditations: While it does not specify individual accreditations, the Law and Society course is provided by the University of Kent’s Kent Law School, which is itself recognized as one of the UK’s leading law schools with an excellent international reputation.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can find rewarding work in a range of fields. The critical and rigorous nature of the course prepares students for varied opportunities in sectors such as human rights, public service, and criminal justice. Additionally, the course can be beneficial for pursuing advanced academia or research in socio-legal theory and socio-legal studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.