{"id":211505,"date":"2020-12-17T15:02:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T20:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sosc\/?page_id=211505"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:44:30","slug":"laso","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/laso\/","title":{"rendered":"Law & Society"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the law\u2013one of the most significant expressions of a modern society\u2019s social and political development\u2013from all sides. Law and Society is one of the oldest and largest such legal studies programs in North America with an over 30-year history and approximately 1,000 students. Our program provides a framework within which students may explore different approaches to law using interdisciplinary approaches as well as international and comparative perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing from fields as varied as philosophy, anthropology and criminology, you\u2019ll focus on critical thinking, research and analysis. Gain a deeper knowledge of the law, how it has impacted the course of history and the role it plays in society today. 快播视频 critical issues such as the nature and origin of law; law-making and law breaking; rights and obligations; freedom and responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn from innovative professors who bring a diverse range of expertise and training to the classroom. Join a tight-knit community of students who actively engage in lively debate and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This training will position you to pursue law-related careers, journalism, government, policy research and academia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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