BA in Legal Studies (Honours) (Double Majors) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

A legal education reaches nearly every sector of society, making a Legal Studies degree excellent preparation for careers in government, corporate environments, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement, and legal practice. At Waterloo, you'll experience intimate class sizes taught by distinguished scholars, fostering rich discussions, while co-op placements provide valuable professional exposure. Throughout your undergraduate Legal Studies program, you'll examine law's societal influence, legal system foundations, the transformative power of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and topics like criminal behavior, social deviance, justice systems, and reconciliation processes. You'll develop expertise in analytical reasoning, research methodologies, effective communication, and comprehensive legal knowledge.
Program advantages Examine law through multiple lenses. Develop a holistic legal perspective by integrating political science, historical contexts, sociological frameworks, philosophical theories, and peace studies. Acquire real-world experience. Opt for co-op education to implement your learning in legal practices, government agencies, corporate settings, tech firms, and beyond.
The Honours Legal Studies program can be paired with numerous Arts specializations offering honours options or with various interdisciplinary honours programs across other faculties.