Summer Courses in LAW

Oxford has been a global hub for the study of social sciences. Studying subjects such as politics, economics, law, psychology, and others has led to significant advancements in these fields. Some of the famous social scientists associated with Oxford include Adam Smith, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke.

Law is the set of rules that guides individuals' conduct in a society and is enforceable through public agencies. It is universally accepted as being one of the key pillars of the nation-state. It provides a framework for much of the activities that individuals undertake in their everyday lives. Activities like filing a tax return, asking the state to widen the road in your street, avoiding a traffic ticket are all scenarios that involve the ‘Law.’ This course is designed to provide students with answers to questions like: (i) What is Law?; What are its origins?; (iii) What are its different branches?; and How is the law enforced?