Are you interested in the master Law and Society (MSc)? Would you like to experience what it is like to study this international master’s programme at Leiden University? Then sign up for a taster class. (this master is fully taught in English)

4 November 2025, 09:15 – 11:00 – Taster class: Foundations of Law and Society – Stichthage 12.11

About the course Foundations of Law and Society
This course is the starting point of the master Law and Society. You will be introduced to the main theoretical perspectives within socio-legal studies and explore key issues regarding the relationship between law and society. Three central questions guide the course: how does law in the books differ from law in action? How do law and legal institutions influence social relations and the distribution of power in society? And how do social relations and existing power structures shape the emergence and change of laws and institutions? The course provides the foundation for more specialised courses in the master and introduces you to the lecturers and research areas involved.

About the master Law and Society
The master Law and Society is a one-year, English-taught and interdisciplinary programme in which you study how law and society influence each other. You will learn to analyse the gap between written law and law in practice, and you will address pressing issues such as migration, climate change, inequality, corruption and social justice. The programme is small-scale and international, bringing together students and lecturers from all over the world. It is offered by the Van Vollenhoven Institute (VVI) in cooperation with other faculties and international partners.

What makes the master Law and Society unique?

• Interdisciplinary approach: combining law, social sciences and practice-oriented methods

• Focus on law in action and the social impact of law

• Small-scale teaching with an international classroom

• Attention to urgent themes such as migration, climate, equality and social justice

• Strong academic foundation and practical skills for a global career

Is the master Law and Society right for you?
Do you want to understand how law works in practice and how it contributes to or hinders social change? Are you looking for an international, academic and practice-oriented programme with real social relevance? Then this master is the right choice for you.

Read more about the master Law and Society on the master’s webpage.

 

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