Introduction to Sociology of Law, Advanced Level

Education facts

Code: SOLP01

<p>Law is more than rules. It is a social force. This course reveals how legal systems interact with culture, politics, and global trends. Dive into theories, tackle issues of justice and legitimacy, and uncover the law’s impact on everyday life.</p><p>In this course, you gain in-depth knowledge of sociology of law while learning how theoretical traditions can be employed in analysing contemporary social issues.</p><p>The course starts with a presentation of the foundations of the sociology of law, discussing the relationship between different forms of regulation. From there, we explore law as a practice and social system, before discussing issues of legality, legitimacy, and social justice. The final part examines the relationship between law and social change, focusing on gender, migration, cyberspace, criminal policy, minority rights, and citizenship.</p><p>The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, and seminars. The assessment of each module is based on written assignments and active participation in seminars, including oral presentations.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree including 90 ECTS credits in the sociology of law or other relevant disciplines such as sociology, criminology, law, political science, social work, or the equivalent. English course 6/B (advanced proficiency).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Introduction to Sociology of Law, Advanced Level

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %