Law and Social Justice LLM at University of Northampton

This master's degree expands your understanding of contemporary social justice issues in both national and international contexts. You'll examine how law can be used to challenge inequality and graduate ready for a career in advocacy, policy or practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 Year Full-Time; 2 Years Part-Time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The LLM in Law & Social Justice is designed to enhance students’ understanding of modern social justice issues across both national and global landscapes, examining how these are shaped by relevant legal frameworks. Students will engage in critical analysis of diverse approaches and solutions to current societal challenges. Modules include Firearms: Control and Consequences, Environmental Law and Justice, Domestic Criminal Procedure and Social Justice, Equality, Non-Discrimination, and Human Rights Law, Race and Social Justice, Health Justice, Research Project.

Career pathways

Successful LLM Law & Social Justice graduates could apply for several different careers including, but not limited to: Roles in the Legal Profession Non-Profit Sector work such as specialist charities Policy Advisor for NGOs or Government (local and national) Conflict Resolution Specialists Further study to Level 8 PhD programmes.

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