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Carleton is home to the oldest and largest BA program in law in Canada. In the program, you will acquire a strong understanding of the dynamics of law, including its rules, agents, institutions and power structures. You will study legal theory and its application in everyday life and you will be taught by award-winning researchers and extensively published professors. Carleton’s proximity to Canada’s important public institutions, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, Parliament and the Department of Justice can lead to unique work and volunteer opportunities for our students. As an Honours student, you will have the choice of a concentration in Law, Policy and Government; Business Law; or Transnational Law and Human Rights.

Co-op options are available for qualified students in Law, Policy and Government and Business Law. A study-abroad option is also available, as the Department of Law and Legal Studies participates in an innovative exchange program with Sheffield Hallam University in the U.K.

The Bachelor of Arts (General) requires 15.0 credits, normally completed after three years of study. The four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program provides a more rigorous and extensive study of law, and requires 20.0 credits for completion. You can combine Law with another discipline, including our interdisciplinary program in Human Rights, for a combined Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts (General), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours) may earn the notation Mention: Français on their diploma by completing part of their program in French. We also offer a concentration in Law for students in the Criminology and Criminal Justice program, as well as a four-credit minor in Law for students in other disciplines.

Concentrations and co-op opportunities

Focusing your studies in a particular area and integrating your academic work with hands-on experience can give you an important edge in today’s competitive job market. Students in any of the Honours Law programs can choose one of three concentrations, two of which include a co-operative education option.

The concentration in Law, Policy and Government should be considered if you are interested in a career in the government or with an organization that is directly affected by government decision-making. A co-op placement with this concentration may include work within a government department or non-governmental organization, such as an advisory board or commission.

The concentration in Business Law is for those interested in how the legal environment affects business and non-profit organizations. A co-op placement allows you to apply your academic knowledge in a business environment.

Our concentration in Transnational Law and Human Rights offers students the opportunity for in-depth consideration of the potential (and limits) of law in addressing human rights issues both in Canada and internationally, while also considering the development of transnational approaches to law and human rights.

Future opportunities

The overwhelming majority of Carleton Law graduates are employed in professional, managerial or administrative positions, including:

• federal and provincial administration
• policy analysis
• welfare and social work
• social sciences
• education
• health care
• legal occupations