Law and Social Justice LLM

Welcome to LLM Law and Social Justice 2026.

This LLM is about exploring how law can shape struggles for justice, equality and social change. It asks how legal frameworks work in practice, how they reflect wider power relations, and how they might be reimagined to challenge inequality and exclusion.

You will be encouraged to bring your perspectives and experiences into the classroom. Teaching is collaborative and critically engaged, giving you the space to debate difficult questions, test ideas, and connect law to real-world problems. Together we will explore how law intersects with race, gender, class, disability, migration, the environment, and other dimensions of social life.

By the end of the programme, you will not only have developed advanced knowledge of law in its social and global dimensions, but also the confidence to apply your skills in academic, professional, or advocacy settings. Whether you are aiming for careers in research, international organisations, NGOs, or legal practice, this LLM will help you navigate law as a tool for both understanding and shaping social justice.

Your Course Leaders

Dr Parthiban Babu

Lecturer in Law

Parthiban.Babu@northampton.ac.uk

Ms Georgia Boyd

Lecturer in Law

Georgia.Boyd@northampton.ac.uk

Your Course Leaders, Georgia Boyd and Parthiban Babu, are here to support you throughout your studies. Whether you need guidance on academic skills, advice about your course, help accessing University support services, or simply want to have a friendly chat about how things are going, they are your first point of contact. They can help signpost you to the right support, discuss any concerns you may have and work with you to ensure you get the most from your time on the programme.

Additional staff

• Dr Simon Sneddon
• Dominic Carrington
• Dr Angela Charles
• Dr Ed Johnston
• Kirstie Best
• Dr Nicola Smithers
• Simon Feist
• Abdul Hye-Miah
• Sarah Willis
• Dr Parthiban Babu
• Noor Da Silva