2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Legal Studies Minor


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Foundation Course: (3 credits)


Participation in Model UN/NATO/AU


To count as one Advanced Law Course for Legal Studies Minors:

NON-POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS:

  • Fall Semester: Students take POL 215I  - United Nations (a 2 credit hour course offered during minimester A) and also take POL 216IX  - International Organizations: Case Studies (a 1 credit hour course offered during minimester A), for a total of 3 credits.
  • Spring Semester: If non-POL majors wish to continue participation in the spring semester to be part of the Model NATO and Model African Union conferences in Washington, DC, they would register for POL 216IX  (1 credit hour).

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS:

  • Fall Semester: Students take POL 315I  (a 3 credit hour course) and also take POL 216IX  (a 1 credit hour course offered during minimester A), for a total of 4 credits.
  • Spring Semester: If POL majors wish to continue participation in the spring semester to be part of the Model NATO and Model African Union conferences in Washington, DC, they would register for POL 216IX  (1 credit hour).

To get credit for these options, students should see the Legal Studies Coordinator.

Semester in Washington, DC:


Students can complete most of the Legal Studies Minor by participating in one of our Washington, DC  semester-long programs.  Students take 15-16 credits, which includes an internship of the student’s choice from a wide variety of settings, including Capitol Hill, the White House, non-profits, law firms, national media outlets, and federal agencies such as the Justice Department and State Department.  For more information, contact Professor Barbara Palmer in the Political Science Department at bpalmer@bw.edu or the Explorations Office at explore@bw.edu.  Completion of POL 101D  prior to participating is strongly recommended. 

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