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.
Program Info
Shannon Fyfe Discusses the Legacy of Srebrenica at International Conference
Fyfe’s research on genocide prevention drew attention from Bosnian media during the 31st anniversary commemoration.
Russell Miller Awarded Prestigious Volkswagen Foundation Transatlantic Bridge Professorship
The three-year fellowship will support research and collaboration at one of Germany’s leading law faculties.
Jackson Flower ’25 Publishes Paper in the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal
The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at W&L.
Three W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
With the scholarship, the graduating seniors will conduct intensive language studies in Indonesia and Japan.
Educational Odyssey
Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life.
Dominique Lamb ’08 to Deliver Lecture on Housing Equity
The Nov. 13 lecture on W&L’s campus is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
Darby Burgett ’26 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Burgett will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University this summer.
Meet Ashton Mouton ’28
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society
W&L’s Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
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.