This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law & Society, offered full-time or part-time. Students examine how law shapes, and is shaped by, society, drawing on disciplines such as sociology, philosophy and criminology to understand legal systems from multiple perspectives. The curriculum builds knowledge of legal history and its impact on the course of history alongside strong skills in critical thinking, research and communication. Students explore topics including rights, justice and social responsibility, developing an interdisciplinary grounding in how legal institutions interact with social structures and change. Entry is available in fall, winter and summer for both first-year and upper-year applicants. The program suits students interested in law and its social context who are considering further study such as law school, policy work, or careers in the justice, advocacy and public sectors.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario high-school applicants need ENG4U plus five additional 4U or M courses, with an academic average in the mid-70s required for admission and a final academic average of 75% needed to maintain the offer; equivalent province- and country-specific curriculum requirements apply to other applicants, including a minimum IB diploma score of 28 and a minimum GCE average of C (a final average of C is required to maintain admission). Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's undergraduate English proficiency minimums published on the language-requirements page: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 60.
