Law, Justice, and Society (BA) at Dalhousie University

Explore the relationship between law and society while building the critical thinking, research, and communication skills needed for careers in justice, public service, policy, and beyond. Law influences nearly every part of our lives. In this interdisciplinary program, you'll explore law, justice, public policy, and social issues while developing the skills to understand complex challenges and create meaningful change.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You'll explore the relationship between law, justice, politics, and society while developing skills in critical thinking, legal reasoning, research, writing, and ethical decision-making. You'll learn to analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives and communicate evidence-based arguments.

Career pathways

You'll develop strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills that can lead to careers in law, non-profits, education, criminal justice, social work, business, and public service. Many students also pursue law school or graduate studies. As a student of Law, Justice, and Society, you'll graduate with an understanding of legal systems, public policy, and social issues.

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