Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society (UQ)

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Program Description Wilfrid Laurier University's program critically examines law's relationship with society through real issues, helping students grasp its impact on lives and refine their understanding of social factors like race, gender, age, sexuality, and wealth. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Society is an interdisciplinary program that studies this relationship, incorporating sociology, history, and political science. It focuses on the social, historical, and cultural context of law, preparing students for careers in public policy, non-profits, law enforcement, or further legal studies. Law and Society enables students to analyze law's ties to social issues such as crime, culture, gender, family, social movements, Indigenous rights, intellectual property, the environment, labor, and poverty. Students will cultivate research and communication skills vital for future employment and postgraduate studies, with chances for oral presentations and in-depth research essays.