Legal and Political Theory

We encourage you to get involved with our Careers and Development program. The Legal and Political Theory degree delivered by the University of York includes several employers, providing an insight into the legal profession and the relevant recruitment processes.

Quick Facts:

• Governments and international institutions regulate our lives, from what we wear in public to what we say about others. This raises profound questions about how we relate to each other and to our government.
• By what right do some people rule over others? Do citizens have an obligation to obey the law? Ultimately, how can we live together peacefully in circumstances in which we disagree about how best to live?
• By studying the works of theorists both past and present, you'll delve into the fundamental questions of legal and political philosophy.
• Throughout your time at York, you will receive active support in careers and development planning from the York Law School employability tutor.
• There is also help available for those of you who are thinking about non-legal employers or academic routes following your LLM.

Many graduates pursue careers such as:

• Lawyer

• Litigation Paralegal Solicitor

• Commercial in-house lawyer

• Attorney-at-law

Some of our students also go onto work in sectors not directly related to law such as:

• Finance

• Health and Social Work

• Public Administration

• Retail

Courses include:

• Legal Systems: Sources and Operation

• Foundational Issues in Legal Theory

• Theories of Social Justice

• Advanced Issues in Legal Theory

• Research Skills and Methods

• International Business Negotiation

• Counter-Terrorism