Bachelor of Law and Economics
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Program Description
Bachelor of Law and Economics combines study of legal systems and economic theory to train students to understand how laws shape markets and how economic tools inform legal policy. You will study core law subjects such as constitutional law, contract law, and administrative law, alongside microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, and econometrics. The program builds skills in legal research, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and clear legal writing. Graduates can work in public service, policy research, compliance, corporate advisory roles, or continue to professional law training if the degree is an accredited LLB. This degree is ideal if you enjoy debate, problem solving, and applying data to real social and business challenges. Stay curious and persistent, and the program will open practical career routes in government, business, and civil society.
Aims and Objectives
Develop the ability to apply economic models to assess the impact of laws, measured by producing policy briefs that use cost benefit or impact analysis.
Master core legal principles, measured by passing assessments in constitutional, contract, and administrative law with critical analysis.
Perform quantitative economic analysis using tools such as Excel, STATA, or R, measured by completing applied econometrics projects.
Create clear legal and policy documents, measured by drafting memos, briefs, and reports assessed for structure and citation accuracy.
Why Choose This Program?
Interdisciplinary advantage
Combines law and economics to train you to solve complex policy and business problems, making you attractive to employers in government, NGOs, and private sector firms.
Strong career flexibility
Leads to roles in policy analysis, compliance, regulatory affairs, research, and can be a pathway to professional legal training if the degree is accredited.
Practical training and internships
Programs often include placements with law firms, government departments, or research centres, giving real-world experience and professional contacts.
Data-driven decision making
You will learn quantitative skills employers need, such as econometrics and cost-benefit analysis, useful across finance, public policy, and consultancy.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use online legal databases and case law, apply correct citation styles, and interpret statutes and judicial decisions for briefs and memos.
Work with datasets using Excel, STATA, or R to run regressions, produce graphs, and interpret results for policy recommendations.
Compose clear contracts, policy briefs, and legal submissions that present evidence-based arguments and follow formal legal structure.
Apply cost benefit analysis, impact assessment, and basic econometric techniques to judge the effects of laws and regulations.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
STATA or R for data analysis
Online legal databases such as Ghana Legal Information Institute
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Heavy reading load of case law and economic theory
Learning quantitative methods and software
Tips & Advice
Use active reading techniques, summarise cases, join study groups, and create weekly reading schedules.
Start with Excel basics, follow online tutorials for STATA or R, and practise with small datasets to build confidence.
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