Overview

The Law, Justice and Society program offered by the Lipscomb University looks at the legal system as a vehicle for bringing about social change. By blending LJS course offerings with classes from a variety of academic areas including psychology, sociology, history, political science, business, Bible, and communications, students explore how laws impact society. As a result, students wanting to make a difference in the world discover ways they can institute legal change for resulting social change, and vice versa. Students will also critically analyze the notions of equality, justice and fairness.

Key facts:

Students majoring in Law, Justice & Society can earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The major requires the completion of 45 hours specific to the Law, Justice & Society program. In addition to the specific required classes for all Law, Justice & Society majors, students must select an emphasis area for the remaining 12 hours in the program. Each emphasis is comprised of numerous classes from which students may select.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Society and the Law

American Law

Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Reasoning

Influencing Change through Civic Engagement

Conflict Management

International Conflict Management

Ethics and the Laws of Compliance

Internship

Law in the Global Community

Mediation: Process, Skills and Theory

Senior Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

March 1st is the priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Public Law View 150 other Bachelors in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application using our institutional application or the Common Application.

Submit a $50 application fee.

Submit your high school transcript that includes the entire junior year.

Submit an academic letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

Arrange to take the ACT, SAT, or CLT test and have the score sent to Lipscomb University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42396 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42396 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42396 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Nashville

Funding

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