Law with Public Policy
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Program Description
Law with Public Policy combines study of legal principles with how governments make and implement policy. You will learn basic law subjects, public policy analysis, governance, research methods, sociology, and ethics. The program trains you to read laws, assess social problems, collect and analyse data, and write policy briefs. Graduates can work as policy analysts, legal assistants, community development officers, social workers, or join NGOs, government ministries, and research centres. If you enjoy debating, solving social problems, and helping communities, this course gives practical skills and pathways to influence change in Ghana and beyond.
Aims and Objectives
Develop ability to analyse public policies using legal frameworks and evidence-based methods, measured by policy briefs and case studies.
Master research and data collection techniques for social and legal studies, assessed through field projects and research reports.
Understand key legal principles and governance structures relevant to public administration, demonstrated in exams and practical exercises.
Create clear policy documents and recommendations, shown by evaluated policy memos and presentations.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career relevance
Opens pathways to government service, NGOs, think tanks, and community organisations where policy and law meet real needs.
Interdisciplinary training
Combines law, social science, and research skills so you can address social problems from multiple angles.
Practical experience opportunities
Fieldwork, internships and legal clinics help you gain hands-on skills in community assessment and policy implementation.
Influence and impact
Prepares you to shape laws and policies that improve community welfare and national development.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Design surveys, conduct interviews and focus groups, and manage fieldwork to gather evidence for policy and legal studies.
Use Excel, SPSS or Stata to analyse quantitative data, interpret results, and support policy recommendations.
Apply frameworks to assess policy impact, cost effectiveness and legal compliance, and produce actionable policy briefs.
Draft clear legal summaries, research reports, and stakeholder briefs with proper citation and presentation.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SPSS or Stata for quantitative analysis
NVivo or similar for qualitative coding
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Heavy reading and wide subjects to master
Balancing theory and practical fieldwork
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly study schedule, summarise readings, and form study groups to discuss key concepts.
Link coursework to real cases, use templates for reports, and plan field activities early.
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