About Lipscomb
Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Law, Justice & Society program, graduates will possess these core knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to critically assess the workings and implications of law in different social contexts
- Competence in the historical, comparative, and global perspectives on law, justice, and society
- Ability to scrutinize and test theories and concepts taught in class on real world issues
- Exhibit substantive knowledge and understanding of socio-legal subject matter
- Demonstrate legal reasoning while analyzing material from divergent sources
- Exhibit effective oral & written communication skills
- Ability to formulate legal solutions that lead to social change
- Ability to place legal issues in the broader context of society
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in a variety of areas, including work in all three branches of government and with corporate and not-for-profit entities. Specific opportunities may include:
- Corporate compliance officer
- Negotiator or mediator
- Community advocate
- Non-profit administrator
- Court management
- Risk management and claims adjusting
- Law firm management
Additionally, students will be prepared for graduate studies in other areas such as conflict management, law, public administration, and business.