Law, Justice and Society Program

The Law, Justice and Society program brings together the Law School, Williams School and College in a curricular concept unlike what any other liberal arts college can offer. The program focuses on the philosophical, historical, and cultural elements of law, and on the legal dimensions of civic, commercial and professional life.

The minor in Law, Justice and Society engages students in an interdisciplinary exploration of the nature of law and justice, challenges students to think freely, critically, and humanely about the role of law at a variety of levels (local, national, regional, and global), and equips students to critically examine law and justice across cultural, chronological, topical and institutional settings.

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Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Publish New Book on Children’s Fights

The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.

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Mary Anne Franks to Give Reading on ‘Fearless Speech’

The George Washington University professor’s talk will be held April 3 on W&L’s campus.

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Darby Burgett ’26 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Burgett will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University this summer.

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Meet Ashton Mouton ’28

Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.

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Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society

W&L’s Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.

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W&L To Host Fifth Social Impact Careers Summit

The recurring summit allows undergraduate and law students to network with and learn from alumni and others making a social impact through their professional lives.

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Meet Pierson Gammage ’24

As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’

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Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.

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Laura Murambadoro '26

An Extraordinary Combination

Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.

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Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Oluwakuyide will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of Washington this summer.

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Michael Hill and Rose Hein '22

Washington and Lee’s DeLaney Center Builds Momentum During Fall Term

Center announces new personnel, supports research opportunities and introduces programs for the campus community.

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Timothy Lubin and Anthony Edwards

W&L Professors Each Present Papers at the 34th Deutscher Orientalistentag

Timothy Lubin and Anthony Edwards both presented at the event held in Berlin earlier this month.

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