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Law and Society students often pursue law-related careers (such as lawyers, law clerks or paralegals), as well as careers in government, research, and advocacy organizations.
You may meet with a Career Development Centre staff member or any faculty member in the Law and Society program to discuss your possible career paths.
As of 2016, students can earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Sussex (UK) in six years.
In this program, you'll complete your first two years in Law and Society. After three years of studying abroad in the UK and completing an LLB, you'll return for one final year at Laurier to complete your BA. The final year at Laurier will provide you with an enriched program that will position you to successfully write the national accreditation exams leading to legal practice in Canada, or begin a rewarding career in a number of other law-related fields.
Applicants seeking admission to law school should verify the admission requirements of each law school under consideration to ensure any and all requirements are met. Specific admission requirements for admission to law school are set by each school and usually include an undergraduate degree in any subject, a very good overall GPA (usually B or higher), and an appropriate score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Please note that the Law and Society program is not a "pre-law" program. There are no pre-law undergraduate programs in Canada, and thus there are no specific courses required for admission to Canadian law schools.
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Check out more resources available in the Career Centre and through Navigator.
Respondents from the Laurier Graduate Survey conducted by Career Centre. Graduates were surveyed within 12 months of graduation.
39 Law and Society Graduates:
At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Check out more resources available in the Career Centre and through Navigator.
At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.
Contact Us:
Kelly Gallagher-Mackay, Program Coordinator
Academic Program Assistant
E:
rvigon@wlu.ca
T:
519.756.8228 x5875
Office Location: RCW306