Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Seminar 30 Hours/ Semester

Prerequisite

16 units of LAWS courses

Restricted

LLB(Hons) and associated dual programs. Quota: minimum of 5 enrolments; maximum of 20 enrolments.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

The course explores the intricate relationship between law and society by examining the origins of legal and social norms, their various forms, and their impact on behaviour, social order, and change. This course draws on socio-legal scholarship and empirical studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of law in context, from foundational theories to diverse legal systems and contemporary legal practices.