Law touches nearly every facet of
our daily lives, from the goods our dollars can buy to the way we
pursue our work and enjoy our leisure. Our laws are based on and
reflect the basic values of the society in which we live. How do
social, political, philosophical, and economic considerations influence
and reflect these laws? Legal Studies looks at the complexity of the
law within society and its institutions.
Why Be A Part of Legal Studies at PLU?
PLU offers the only
undergraduate program in Legal Studies in the Pacific Northwest. The
interdisciplinary nature of its curriculum encourages students to draw
from a wide array of perspectives on law. (More...)
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Information about faculty, courses, resources, upcoming events,
and everything else can be found at the official site of the Legal Studies Program:
While professional legal
training in the United States is reserved for American law schools, the
study of law as a part of scoiety and its culture is an important
component of a liberal arts education. (More...)
Above photo: Steps of the United States Supreme Court.
Photo left: PLU student Troy Benton presents oral arguments during a public campus debate.
PLU offers the only
undergraduate program in Legal Studies in the Pacific Northwest. The
interdisciplinary nature of its curriculum encourages students to draw
from a wide array of perspectives on law. (