Law and Society Major

The major consists of a minimum of 9 full courses (or the equivalent) and LAWS 500 (0 credit portfolio).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.

View the catalog page for the Law and Society program.

Summary of Requirements

Three Core Courses at the Introductory- or Intermediate-Level*
Five Additional Core or Law-Related Courses*
One Core Research Seminar Course
LAWS 500 - Senior Portfolio

Notes:
*No more than one full course taken at the 100-level will count toward the major.
Core courses and seminar(s) must be chosen from at least three departments.
No more than five of the first nine courses in the major may be taken in one department.

Transfer of Credit

Students transferring credits in Law and Society from courses taken at other institutions may apply a maximum of three courses toward the major with the approval of the Chair of Law and Society Curricular Committee.