Overview

When we ask philosophical questions, we’re talking about the construction of a culture’s mores, thoughts, and morality. In other words, we’re talking about the building blocks of law. Our society’s philosophical and moral understandings of good and evil, right and wrong, and morality and immorality lay the foundation for the way we construct what is legal and illegal. Philosophy is a great foundation for law because you’ll study the orations of philosophers and learn the building blocks of logic. You’re the kind of person who sees that understanding the big picture requires a reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths, and you’re still searching for answers.

Overview of Courses

The Pre-Law Philosophy program from Loyola University New Orleans offers challenging courses and a flexible structure. In the systematic sequence, you’ll take courses on law, morality, political theory, social topics, and theoretical philosophy. In the historical sequence, you’ll learn ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Philosophy of Law

This is an inquiry into the nature of law; the relevance of law to morality; the concepts of responsibility in the law; punishment; and the relevance to law justice, equality, and liberty. We also explore the philosophical assumptions that underlie criminal law and private law.

Social and Political Philosophy

What is the origin, nature, and necessity of political order? In this course we try to answer this question while examining the relation of the individual to the social and political whole; the origin, nature, and just use of political authority; the nature of rights and duty; the problem of freedom; and the philosophical prerequisites of a just social order are addressed.

Law and Morality

This course presents and analyzes frameworks for conducting ethical reasoning in the context of the law. This course asks: How should we conceive of the relationship between moral principles and legal norms? Does the law command our allegiance and respect from a moral point of view? How should moral principles inform legislation?

Possible Careers

Lawyer
Logician
Professor
Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

Social and Political Theory

Modern Political Theory

Philosophy of Right

Medical Ethics

Phil Perspective on Woman

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy Legal Studies View 287 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Take a quiz to help discover possible majors to declare on your application.
Submit original secondary school transcripts.
Review AP, IB and other credit guides
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Loyola University New Orleans, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
Submit the Affidavit of Support and copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fee

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International

49440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49440 USD per year during 48 months.
National

49440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49440 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

49440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49440 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New Orleans

1125 - 2151 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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