The Faculty of Law and Social Sciences offers specializations that combine legal principles with an understanding of social, political, and economic systems. These specializations prepare students for a wide range of careers in law, public service, international relations, and academia.
Common Specializations
Specializations typically fall into two main categories: Law-focused and Social Science-focused, though many integrate both.
Law Specializations
These programs delve into specific areas of legal practice and theory:
Private Law: Focuses on interactions between private citizens, including property ownership and contracts.
Public Law: Deals with the organization and operation of government agencies and the relationship between the government and individuals.
Criminal Law: Focuses on the law relating to crime and punishment.
International Law: Covers legal issues involving relations between nations, including human rights, trade, and security.
Health Law & Policy: Addresses the legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges in health sciences and policy-making.
Intellectual Property & Technology Law: Examines the legal regulation of technology and its impact on areas like privacy, competition, and e-commerce.
Social Justice: Uses law as an instrument for social change, focusing on the rights of historically marginalized groups.
Social Sciences Specializations
These specializations examine the social origins and impact of legal norms and institutions:
Political Science & Public Administration: Focuses on political structures, government operations, and public policy development.
International Relations & Diplomacy: Covers the relationship between independent states and international organizations, including conflict resolution and foreign affairs.
Sociology & Anthropology: Studies human well-being, social maladies, development, and the link between law and other human activity.
Psychology & Social Work: Prepares graduates for roles as social workers, counselors, and consultants by addressing psycho-social and economic needs of communities.
Economics & Business: Applies economic principles to legal issues, often resulting in specializations in business law or financial law.
Educational Opportunities
Degrees are available at various levels:
Bachelor's Degrees: Common programs include Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Social Science.
Master's Degrees: Advanced programs offer focused specializations, such as a Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law or a Master's in International Relations.
Doctoral Programs: The highest level of study, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Laws or a related field.
