If your first language is not English, please refer to our English requirements and qualified tests. You must meet the requirements of the academic year in which you were admitted to the degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts) and plan (e.g., sociology and/or law). It is possible that the requirements of your degree and plan will be lower than different academic years. Select your calendar year from the list below to access your checklist. If you are unsure of which calendar year to follow, please contact your bachelor`s advisor. Law graduates often find careers in law firms, human resources, management, corporate and corporate legal services, security services, retail, and education, to name a few. Official academic regulations and requirements are listed in the academic calendar of undergraduate studies. Inconsistencies between the checklists listed below and the official baccalaureate calendar are unintentional. All requirements must follow the bachelor`s degree schedule. You will graduate with research, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of law and legal systems.
Questions about courses, programs, requirements, career? We accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit the Waterloo website for specific requirements in your province or country. Not studying in Ontario? Find out more about our admission requirements. During your law studies, you will examine the impact of law on society, the origins of legal systems, how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms creates change, and issues such as crime, deviance, punishment, and restorative justice. At Waterloo, you`ll benefit from small classes led by highly respected researchers, which will give you plenty of opportunities to talk, and you`ll also have the opportunity to gain work experience through a co-op program. Subscribe to our newsletter for tips such as choosing a program, life in Waterloo and finance. Learn about the future of careers in the arts, humanities, social sciences, languages and creative arts. Popular minors for law students are human resource management, sociology, and psychology. Please contact Jackie Jones, our Recruitment Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, who can answer your questions.
You can add additional subjects by including one or more of the minors available to all Waterloo students. Ontario Students: Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses, including law, touch virtually every aspect of society. This makes a law degree a great preparation for a career in government, business, nonprofits, law enforcement, and (of course!) By changing your academic term and paid co-op work conditions throughout your studies, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. In your first year, you will take two law courses. Plus, you`ll have elective classes to explore an additional major of your choice. In the higher years, 40% of the courses you will take will be law courses. We`ve developed checklist forms to help you track your progress through academic plans, identify your unique courses versus double-counted courses, and determine which courses you need to take. These are great tools to help you plan for upcoming semesters and make sure you`re on track for graduation! Ask a Faculty of Arts student about their program, courses, engagement on campus and more!.