Department: City Law School. This one-year Master of Laws (LLM) program offers an advanced exploration of criminal law and its intersection with social justice issues. The curriculum will likely cover topics such as human rights in the criminal justice system, discrimination and the law, socio-economic factors influencing crime, restorative justice, and the role of law in addressing social inequalities within the context of criminal justice. The program within City Law School aims to provide a critical and nuanced understanding of the social dimensions of criminal law.

Career options as legal professionals working in human rights law, social justice organizations, criminal defense (particularly cases involving social justice issues), policy advisors, researchers, academics, and potentially roles in international organizations focused on justice and equality. The LLM provides specialized legal knowledge and a critical perspective on the social impacts of criminal law.

City, University of London offers teaching built on research, with supportive staff and outstanding facilities within its City Law School. It boasts excellent industry connections within the legal and social justice sectors due to its central London location. The main campus is situated near Tech City and the Square Mile (the financial and business district), providing potential networking opportunities with legal firms, NGOs, and policy organizations in London.