The study of law and public policy provides students with an understanding of the legal underpinnings of public policy, across a wide range of domestic and international cha as it applies to state and non-state actors, across a wide range of domestic and international challenges.

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• Your first year
• Sample courses and degree map
• Career opportunities

Law and public policy at Memorial

The major and minor in law and public policy are administered by the Department of Political Science.

Courses in these programs have an applied focus aimed at preparing students for a career of public service. The curriculum blends the development of key policy analysis skills—such as legal reasoning, governance, public administration, statistics, and data gathering—with coursework on topical policy issues or problems.

The degree is intended to impart broad cross-disciplinary fundamentals as distinct from a specialised “pre-law” program or a Diploma in Public Policy.

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Admission requirements

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.

If you want to declare a major or minor in Law and Public Policy, you should consult with the program's designated academic advisor to discuss the requirements of the program.

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Your first year

Considering a major in Law and Public Policy? Have a look at a sample schedule for a first-year student studying five courses per semester.

1. Both LS courses must be in the same language. If your first language is not English and you do not meet the standards for entry into regular first-year English courses you may use English 1020 and 1021 to fulfill this requirement. Such students are permitted to complete up to an additional six credit hours in English CRW courses at the 1000 level in order to fulfill the CRW requirement.

Further assistance

For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.

For additional program information, visit the Department of Political Science or contact the undergraduate program director.

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Sample courses and degree map

LWPP 3215 - International Human Rights
LWPP 3620 - Law and Judicial Authority
LWPP 3640 - Ethics, Leadership and Policy Analysis

Law and public policy degree map

Degree maps are navigational tools, designed to help you make the right choices throughout your bachelor of arts degree. They cover information pertaining to your studies, provide study tips, career guidance, suggestions for involvement, advice on go abroad activities and on your well being.

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Career opportunities

A bachelor of arts degree, with a major in law and society, prepares students for a variety of careers including:

• academia
• law
• politics
• business
• journalism
• police work
• law
• policy making
• public relations
• foreign affairs
• international development

Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.

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