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Program Details
Learn about the dynamics and operation of law in the context of social, economic, cultural and political structures from our award-winning professors. Study the rules, agents, institutions and power relationships that underlie the law, while developing skills in legal research, interdisciplinary methodologies and theoretical analysis.
As the oldest and largest BA Law program in Canada, Carleton Law offers advantages not available anywhere else in the country.
Capital Advantage
Studying law in Ottawa provides enormous advantages. Our faculty, instructors and classroom visitors share their expertise from careers in national and international arenas.
Concentrations
Specialize your studies by choosing one of our four concentrations: Business Law; Criminal Law and Social Order; Law, Policy and Government; or Transnational Law and Human Rights.
Work Experience
From Co-op education to learning placements to mentorships, our programs offer exciting possibilities that can take you to Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court of Canada, NGOs, local law firms, the federal public service and more. Students also have the option to study abroad in exchange programs around the world.
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Career Outcomes
Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.
Studying law provides valuable flexibility when planning your future. By the end of your degree, you will be ready to build a meaningful career or continue exploring further studies!
Sample Careers
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Banking and Investment
- Business
- Business Management
- Civil Service
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Government
- International Relations
- Law
- Legal Administration
- Legal and Social Policy
- Legal Practice
- Policing and Law Enforcement
- Policy Analysis
- Politics
- Public Relations
- Public Service
- Research
Sample Courses
LAWS 1001 - Introduction to Legal Studies 1
Introduction to legal studies: concepts, sources, nature and functions of law; historical, cultural and constitutional foundations of Canadian legal system; common and civil law traditions; statutory interpretation; precedent; legal institutions; frameworks for analyzing formal and informal conceptions of law and its role in society.
LAWS 4302 - Regulation of Corporate Crime
Legal, policy and theoretical perspectives on the regulation of corporate crime. Nature and causes of corporate crime. Selected case studies on the role of the state in regulating corporate behaviour. Failure of the criminal justice system to respond to corporate crime.
Visit the Undergraduate Calendar to view a comprehensive list of course offerings for this program and discover the exciting things Carleton students are learning in the classroom!
Featured Stories
Read exciting stories from the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
My time with Carleton University’s Law and Legal Studies Department has been truly exceptional! The department’s services and opportunities have encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and push my limits. From the dedicated professors and staff to the enriching extracurricular activities, each aspect has left a lasting impression on me. The sense of belonging within the Law community ensures you are never alone and there’s always support. This journey has significantly contributed to my university experience; currently managing six courses and three jobs! Carleton University and the Law and Legal Studies Department have instilled in me the value of self-challenge and striving for excellence. I take great pride in being part of the CU Law family and representing my department on various occasions.
