Most of today’s controversial issues—whether stemming from political conflict, technological developments, economic inequality or other social changes—are expressed and mediated through law. The Legal Studies program offers you the opportunity to critically explore the social roles of law and its connections with community, government and society from different theoretical perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection, and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality, and equity.
You will be stimulated to appreciate the law in its plural—formal and informal—forms and to evaluate it from diverse perspectives. You will be challenged to question whether law equally responds to the needs of all groups in society, including Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, immigrants, the poor, women, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and persons with disabilities. You will study law in relation to topical themes, including national security, globalization, technology and the environment. You will explore various ways of resolving social conflicts—from traditional court processes to alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation.
Legal Studies graduates have knowledge and skills suitable for careers requiring legal research and analysis, policy analysis, human rights advocacy, mediation, and/or an understanding of privacy and information access issues. The program also offers preparation for graduate work in legal studies, law school, or paralegal or mediator certification programs.
You may pursue the comprehensive program or a specialization in:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Human Rights Law
Information Law
Career opportunities:
Federal and provincial government administrator
Human rights advocate
Legal or policy analyst
Legal researcher
Mediator/dispute resolution specialist
Social services worker
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Downtown Oshawa Campus
Ontario Tech University,
61 Charles Street,
OSHAWA,
Ontario (ON),
L1H 4X8, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Ontario Tech University
2000 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa,
Ontario,
L1G 0C5, Canada
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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