Bachelor of Law with Economics
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Program Description
Bachelor of Law with Economics combines study of law and economic theory so you can understand how rules, markets, and public policy interact. You will learn core law subjects such as constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, property law, and legal research, alongside economics courses including microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, and econometrics. The degree prepares you for careers as a lawyer, policy analyst, corporate counsel, compliance officer, economic consultant, or roles in government, banks, and NGOs. If you aim to influence policy, advise businesses, or pursue professional legal training, this program builds strong research, writing, and analytical skills. It is a good choice for SHS students who enjoy reading, arguing ideas, and solving social problems.
Aims and Objectives
Understand and explain fundamental legal principles and the structure of Ghanaian and international law.
Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to analyse public policy and market behaviour using quantitative evidence.
Conduct legal research and draft clear legal memoranda, case briefs, and policy reports using primary and secondary sources.
Use basic econometric tools and spreadsheets to test hypotheses and interpret economic data for decision making.
Why Choose This Program?
Interdisciplinary advantage
You gain both legal reasoning and economic analysis skills, making you versatile for law firms, government, and the private sector.
Strong career demand
Graduates are sought after as policy advisors, corporate counsels, compliance officers, and economic consultants in Ghana and beyond.
Practical training and internships
Programs often include moot courts, legal clinics, and internships with courts, law firms, ministries, and research institutes.
Pathway to professional qualification
An accredited law degree allows progression to professional legal training and further studies in economics, public policy, or business.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use statutes, case law, and legal databases to prepare case briefs, memoranda, and clear legal arguments.
Apply descriptive statistics and basic econometric techniques to evaluate policy and market trends using Excel or statistical packages.
Build models and perform financial or policy scenario analysis using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and basic functions.
Navigate platforms such as HeinOnline, JSTOR, or local law reports to gather authoritative sources for assignments and research.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Statistical packages such as STATA or SPSS
Access to legal databases (HeinOnline, LexisNexis where available)
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
High volume of reading and case law
Understanding quantitative economics
Tips & Advice
Develop a reading schedule, summarise cases in bullet points, and practice briefing to retain key points.
Attend tutorials, use online video lessons for econometrics basics, and practise with real datasets.
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