Why study law and justice?
Auburn University’s Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice is the first degree of its kind in the state and one of only a handful in the country. Our curriculum is designed to better prepare you for law school by using an interdisciplinary approach. In our program, you'll:
- Learn from practitioners in the field
- Gain knowledge about legal doctrines and concepts
- Develop skills that will help you succeed in law school
- Conduct extensive research using legal databases
- Participate in a law-based internship
If you’re considering other graduate programs or non-legal careers, you’ll still benefit from our various courses. You’ll take philosophy, history, communication and political science courses that strengthen your skills in:
- Critical thinking
- Argument formulation
- Verbal communication
- Legal research and writing
- Analytical reasoning
- Understanding of case law and legal history
What can I do with a law and justice degree?
In addition to law school, a degree in law and justice will prepare you for career fields like:
- Court administration
- Paralegal
- Social services
- Legal correspondent
Contact
![Rick Enkeboll](/media/ewtfmljk/rick-enkeboll.jpg?crop=0.11944227769110764,0.073712948517940732,0.1858424336973479,0&cropmode=percentage&width=285&height=285)
Rick Enkeboll
Advisor
Anthropology (A-F), Economics (A-Z), Law and Justice (A-F), Philosophy (A-Z), Political Science (A-F), Public Administration (A-F), Sociology (A-F)
enkebre@auburn.edu![Christina Mosley](/media/5s2ar4ne/la-christina-james.jpg?center=0.35004997701479063,0.53138324118473157&mode=crop&width=285&height=285)
Christina Mosley
Advisor
Anthropology (G-I), Communication (A-Z), Law and Justice (G-I), Political Science (G-I), Public Administration (G-I), Sociology (G-I)
czj0020@auburn.edu