Bachelor of Arts in Law in Society (Honours)

University of New Brunswick

The Law in Society program explores the intimate relationship between law and contemporary societies. The program allows students to study this relationship from an interdisciplinary perspective that may include the philosophic, historic, political, economic and sociological foundations of law. The Law in Society program is a superb preparation for graduate study in the humanities and social sciences, as well as for professional studies including law, public administration, policing, social work, and business. The Law in Society program is available as a minor, double major or joint honours option as part of a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree.The interdepartmental and inter-faculty structure of the UNB Law in Society program provides students with unique opportunity to explore a diversity of topics and perspectives in the interfacing of law, policy, justice, and social order from a range of perspectives with the flexibility of tailoring the program towards students’ interests. Skills you will acquire:Critical thinkingCritical reading and writingAnalytical skillsMultidisciplinary understandings of current social issuesAbility to situate current events in broader context – seeing the ''big picture''