Program Summary
Public law as a course explores the legal framework governing the relationship between individuals and the state, as well as the structure and functioning of government institutions. It focuses on constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights law, examining how power is distributed and exercised within a state. Students study the principles that underpin democratic governance, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental rights. The course typically includes an analysis of the constitution, the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislature, and judiciary, and mechanisms for holding public bodies accountable. It encourages critical thinking about the balance between authority and individual freedom, and the legal safeguards in place to ensure justice and fairness in public decision-making.
