Law, Politics and Society
College of Arts and Sciences
The Law, Politics and Society program is designed for students who desire to become intellectually conversant in how the law intersects with other disciplines to shape the structure of, and serve as the heart of, modern society.
Students enrolling in this program are those interested in exploring the complex interplay of society, politics and the law; the relationship between the law and political/social evolution; how the law at times both influences and is influenced; and how all of those components come together to frame our societal structure, values and culture.
The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students the opportunity to study the interrelatedness of the law and other discrete disciplines such as sociology, political science, history, philosophy, economics and psychology. Many students who enroll in the program also complete a second academic major in one of the related fields. The organizational principle of the program is that by studying the influences of law, politics and society, students can better understand the origin of conflict and the various means by which conflicts can be resolved. Critical analysis, reasoning and writing skills developed in this program are versatile and designed to be valuable in a multitude of future careers and personal endeavors.
As a Doane Law, Politics and Society major, you will:
- Develop analytical, research and writing skills
- Grow in your ability to discuss complex and sensitive topics
- Evaluate sources of conflict and develop paths to resolution by evaluating legal, political and social influences
- Understand the complex interplay of the law, society, and politics and its real-world implications
Students planning to attend law school:
The American Bar Association does not recommend any specific undergraduate programs or courses to prepare for a legal education. The American Bar Association has recommended that students take a “broad range of difficult courses from demanding instructors” to prepare for the rigor of law school. Programs such as pre-law, English, philosophy, history and political science are considered traditional preparatory programs; however, students are admitted into law schools from nearly every undergraduate discipline.
The practice of law is complex and dynamic, relying upon competency in a wide range of topics both within and beyond the law itself. The law touches every career field and personal choice, sometimes intimately. Accordingly, law students and lawyers benefit from a wide range of personal and professional experiences, and academic areas of study. The Law, Politics and Society program uniquely prepares students to pursue a legal education by studying that important intersection, giving students insight into the impact and role of the law in society, before they attend law school to study the law itself.
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Political Science and Law, Politics & Society