Description
The study of law, the situations and causes that elicit responses from institutions in the form of laws and regulations. This includes cultural, economic, and political factors. Some areas of law are civil, business, criminal, and property law.
Alternative labels
the study of law
law studies
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Legal studies is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Legal policy officer: Legal affairs policy officers research, analyse and develop policies related to the legal sector and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
Optional knowledge
Legal studies is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Sociologist: Sociologists focus their research on explaining social behaviour and the way people have organised themselves as a society. They research and explain the way societies have evolved by describing their legal, political, and economic systems and their cultural expressions.
References
- Legal studies – ESCO
