Law and Justice

Simmons University’s law and justice minor will enhance your knowledge and sharpen your ability to critically analyze social, political, and ethical issues. You will learn how social justice connects to laws, theories, government, and institutions in the US and worldwide. Combine the minor with majors including, political science, sociology, and humanities, among others.

What will you learn as a law and justice major?

With a minor in law and justice, you'll gain foundational knowledge of the justice system. You'll develop an understanding of political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics among nations — and the transnational roles of non-state actors on the global stage.

Our curriculum also offers a complete view of legal issues surrounding race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. You will explore the topics including:

• Landmark Supreme Court decisions in recent decades, including constitutional rights afforded to individuals against state governments and federal governments
• The legal and ethical principles governing corporate behavior and influence business policy
• The ethical, legal, and social challenges posed by information technology
• Crime and punishment and criminal justice in the American Court system
• What punishment, recidivism, and release look like in the US, and the impact of race and socioeconomic class

Located in Boston, Simmons offers access to a dynamic legal and political hub. You'll have many opportunities for experiential learning, internships, and civic engagement.