Degree:
Master of Science
In this master, you will focus on the different ways in which laws and legal institutions affect society and, vice versa, how society influences the formation and functioning of law. You will gain a broad, in-depth understanding of the relationship that exists between law and society, as well as the necessary knowledge and tools to think critically about current legal, socio-political and economic developments in the field.
The programme is distinct in its broad interdisciplinary approach, teaching you about processes of lawmaking, law implementation and dispute resolution, and their relation to social justice and the rule of law.
Career prospects students may consider when choosing this Master’s programme include:
Maartje van der Woude
Professor
Is the law a useful tool for (social) change? That depends. In this unique master we will explore the functioning and the dysfunctioning of the law in the real world.
Semester I
The Foundations of
Law and Society (10 EC)
Lawmaking, Politics and Society (5 EC)
Legal Pluralism (5EC)
The Rule of Man in the
Rule of Law (5 EC)
Thesis Proposal (5 EC)
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Semester II
Disputing Deconstructed
(5 EC)
Researching Law and
Society (5 EC)
Choose 2 electives*
(2 x 5 EC)
Thesis (10 EC)
* you can choose from: Mobilizing rights and social justice, The challenges of globalisation, immigration and cross-border mobility, Regulation and compliance, Current issues in law and society
Master of Science
English
The Hague / Leiden
60770
1 year
Full-time
September/February