Law, Justice and Society Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Arts in Law, Justice and Society (LSJO) programme offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of law and the role of law in relation to social institutions. The programme will help you to critically evaluate, apply, and engage in research and analysis focused on law and justice.

Courses are taught by award-winning researchers and instructors, as well as by experienced legal professionals.

Programme options

The interdisciplinary nature of the LJSO means students will obtain most of their credits through LJSO-approved courses in other programmes and departments. In your first year, you are encouraged to take courses in disciplines that can prepare you for the more advanced courses in the subjects that contribute to the Core Courses of the Programme: Political Science, Sociology, History, and Philosophy.

The following LSJO programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. 

• Bachelor of Arts with Major in Law, Justice, and Society

• Bachelor of Arts with Double Major in Law, Justice, and Society

• Bachelor of Arts with Concentrated Honours in Law, Justice, and Society

• Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours with Emphasis in a Subject other than Law, Justice, and Society

• Minor in Law, Justice, and Society

What you will learn

In this programme, you'll gain an interdisciplinary perspective from experts in fields as diverse as anthropology, history, politics, sociology, and philosophy. You'll participate in a wide range of discussions, debates, and activities and examine the role of practical reason in answering complex moral and sometimes controversial questions related to law and policy-making.  In addition to a few core requirements that ensure a solid multi-disciplinary basis for the study of law and justice in society, you'll have a wide choice of electives.

Explore your interests in this interdisciplinary programme that introduces the study of law, an overview of the Canadian legal system, an opportunity to examine the role of law in society and an opportunity to investigate law as a potential career.

Possible careers include:

• Criminologist

• Probation Officer

• Correctional Treatment Specialist

• Criminal Profiler

• Court Reporter/Author

Future studies could include programmes at the graduate level, or you might choose to complete a professional degree in Law.