Course Overview

Wilfrid Laurier University offers combined programs integrating liberal arts studies with professional legal training or specialized co-op pathways examining law’s relationship with society. Students investigate the social, historical, and cultural context of law alongside core disciplinary frameworks in the humanities or social sciences.

The curriculum incorporates cooperative education work terms enabling students to gain practical legal or public policy experience. Graduates acquire strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills suitable for public policy, non-profits, or further legal studies.