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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