Bachelor of Arts – Law and Justice (General)

The Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice program encourages a broad, critical understanding of the nature, role, and function of legal and judicial institutions. Unlike traditional law schools focused on preparing students to practice law, this program treats law as a complex human and social phenomenon, examining its historical development and relationship to economic, social, and political conditions.

Students approach legal issues through interdisciplinary perspectives led by specialized faculty and through law-related coursework across history, Indigenous studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Core Features & Perspectives:

• Critical examination of legal theory, public law, private law, and dispute resolution.

• Interdisciplinary study spanning social sciences, humanities, and Indigenous perspectives.

• Recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education as a teachable subject for future educators.

• Development of critical thinking, research, and analytical skills for law-related careers, policy-making, or further legal education (LL.B./J.D.).

Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 / High School Diploma

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88.0 minimum

• PTE: 60.0 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Conditional admission is available via English language preparation (EAP) prior to degree studies. Direct applicants without language test scores may apply, but must submit valid test results before receiving a final offer letter.

Important Program Notes
Level of Study: Undergraduate / 3-Year Bachelor's Degree or 4-Year Honours Bachelor's Degree (B.A. / B.A. Honours).
Pre-Law Preparation: Strong academic foundation for law school applications (J.D./LL.B.), public administration, mediation, human rights advocacy, and law enforcement.
Featured Scholarship:
International Excellence Scholarships
International students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Laurentian University are automatically considered for generous academic excellence awards.
Total Award Value: $10,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD total (automatically evaluated upon admission; no separate application form needed).
Scholarship Tiers:
90.0% – 100.0% Average: Up to $60,000 CAD total ($15,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).
80.0% – 89.9% Average: Up to $40,000 CAD total ($10,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).
Key Renewal Criteria: Must maintain full-time registration (30 credits per academic year) and an academic average of at least 80.0% (GPA = 7.5) to renew in subsequent years.