Overview
You’ll have freedom to study under a broad range of professors and to take a wide variety of courses. Another exciting option is the 3+3 Law Program offered in collaboration with our School of Law.
Why choose law and society?
Students in the Law and Society program offered by Western New England University grapple with a number of important and pressing concerns, including the nature and functions of law in American society; the contested meanings of justice, freedom, equality, and rights; and the role and influence of courts, attorneys, and the police in the United States and around the world. Students interrogate a wide variety of controversial legal, political, and social issues, from the death penalty, affirmative action, and immigration policy, to free speech, police conduct, and Internet privacy.
Career opportunities
The Law and Society program is excellent preparation for a variety of opportunities, including law and graduate school, and careers in law, government, education, international affairs, and business.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Law & Society l: Law & Society
- Law & Society II: Legal Justice and Social Justice
- American National Government
- Comparative Politics
- Western Political Thought
- Law and Judicial Politics
- The Legal Profession
- When Cultures Collide
- Constitutional Law
- International Governance and Law
- Comparative Legal Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 105 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Secondary and College Transcripts: Forward official secondary school transcript(s) accompanied by an English translation of the document(s) as well as an official transcript of the in-progress grades when available.
- English Proficiency
- Affidavit of Support
- Bank Letter: Submit an official letter from your bank (on the bank's stationery) declaring that the financial sponsor has sufficient funding to support the student's education at Western New England University
- 4 units English
- 1 unit laboratory science
- 2 units mathematics equivalent to two of the following: algebra I, geometry or algebra II
- 1 unit United States history
Tuition Fee
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International
37700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37700 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
37700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37700 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Springfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.