Course summary

This LLM Law with Law and Political Economy is especially relevant with the resurgence of interest in political economy. With a focus on law, this timely course offers you the chance to study the links between economy, crime and punishment, as well as the relationship between property, trade, law and regulation. Taught by internationally renowned experts from across the fields of law, business and politics, on the LLM Law with Law and Political Economy you will analyse political economy issues from different disciplinary perspectives and work to evaluate complex theories and debates on the topic. You will also receive training in critical research methods, before undertaking a supervised independent research project on a topic of your choice. The course is ideal if you wish to advance your career, or develop a new career path in law and criminal justice in the public, private or non-governmental sector. It also provides a strong foundation for PhD research in the area. Highlights

• We have a proud tradition of critical scholarship in law and you will be taught by staff who address issues of law through power and inequality and who are led by principles of social, economic, political, environmental and racial justice.

• You will benefit from our vibrant annual cycle of inspiring expert-led public lectures and conferences, in which the Birkbeck Centre for Political Economy and Institutional Studies (CPEIS) plays a key role.

• You will be able to attend our Law School Annual Lecture and specialist research seminars which feature international scholars speaking to current issues and path-breaking interdisciplinary research.

• We are home to the Birkbeck Law Press which publishes Law and Critique: The International Journal of Critical Legal Thought. You can also take advantage of the rich research collections nearby, including those of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Senate House Library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science (LSE Library) and the British Library.

• Candidates with an outstanding academic record who demonstrate high potential for strong performance on one of our Master's degrees can apply for a Postgraduate Fee Award.

• barrister

• solicitor

• researcher

• journalist

• chartered legal executive

• licensed conveyancer

• human resources officer

• patent attorney.