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University of York: Legal and Political Theory

Institution University of York
Department York Law School
Web http://www.york.ac.uk
Email law-pgt-admin@york.ac.uk
Telephone 01904 325737
Study type Taught

Summary

Explore the core issues of political and legal theories and the relationship between them. You'll learn about the fundamental issues and theories of jurisprudence. You'll also study the works of theorists both past and present. In doing so, you'll delve into the fundamental questions of legal and political philosophy.

Tailor your degree to what you're passionate about. This LLM gives you the freedom to choose from a wide selection of option modules. These modules cover a range of legal specialisms and philosophical topics. This includes corporate, commercial, human rights, international, constitutional and criminal law, as well as pluralism, terrorism and ethics.

Develop a practical legal skill set through problem-based learning (PBL). We are the only law school in the UK to use PBL as the basis for our teaching. Under the guidance of expert tutors, you'll work in small student law firms to tackle complex legal scenarios. This modern, hands-on method allows you to develop the key legal skills that lawyers use every day.

Engage with interdisciplinary expertise. This course is taught in conjunction with the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Politics and International Relations. You'll learn from internationally-respected academics from across these departments, engaging with their latest research. You'll also benefit from the expertise of qualified legal practitioners with years of experience working in law firms.

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