The Law, Justice and Society (LJS) minor provides students with a broad understanding of how law interacts with society and how legal systems are shaped by social, cultural and political forces.
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This minor is rooted in socio-legal studies, which focuses on how institutions of the law (e.g., legislatures, courts, police, etc.) affect society and how society shapes laws. The coursework provides insight into how social, economic and political factors influence public policies, legal practices and legal culture. Instead of solely looking at law as a concept, students will focus on how it impacts real people and their ideas about justice.
The LJS minor prepares students to think critically about where laws come from, how they impact society and the contested meanings of justice and injustice. It thus prepares students for various careers, including law, public policy, nongovernmental organizations and government roles.