Governments and international institutions regulate our lives. This raises profound questions about how we relate to each other and to our government. By what right do some people rule over others? Do citizens have an obligation to obey the law? How can we live together peacefully if we disagree about how best to live? This course, taught in conjunction with the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Politics and International Relations, explores the core issues of political and legal theories and the relationship between them. By studying the works of theorists both past and present, you'll delve into the fundamental questions of legal and political philosophy. C and JB Morrell Trust Bursaries These bursaries are available for students on the LLM Legal and Political Theory programme. After accepting your offer to study this programme at York, you can apply for this additional funding by contacting York Law School at: law-pgt-admin@york.ac.uk. You will be asked to complete a short statement outlining why the bursary will make a difference to you, which will be considered along with your CV and further application questions. York Law School is located on Campus East. Nearly all of your teaching will take place within the Law building or nearby on Campus East.