Law, Society and Advocacy
- Minor
Bridging theory and practice, the Law, Society, and Advocacy (LWSA) minor offers Stetson students a distinctive cross-disciplinary education. The program prepares students for law school by drawing on Stetson’s strengths in the liberal arts and its commitment to immersive, experiential learning. Students examine law as a social institution while engaging it directly through practical experiences such as Mock Trial, Moot Court, internships, and Model Senate.
Why Law, Society and Advocacy at Stetson University?
Stetson is one of the few liberal arts universities offering two law-related minors: Law, Society and Advocacy and Business Law. Students may pursue any major while signaling their interest in legal study through one or both minors.
The LWSA minor examines law from philosophical, historical, and sociological perspectives. Courses explore foundational questions: How did modern societies arrive at the conviction that law should secure mutual freedom and equality, as expressed in documents such as the American and French Declarations of Rights? How do legal institutions shape—and respond to—social change?'
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Career Outcomes
The Law, Society and Advocacy minor equips students with the analytical, research, and advocacy skills valued in law school and in careers that require careful reasoning, persuasive communication, and institutional understanding. Graduates pursue pathways including:
- Law school and legal practice
- Public policy and government service
- Nonprofit advocacy and community leadership
- Business and regulatory compliance
- Journalism and public affairs
Through its integration of liberal arts inquiry and hands-on experience, the program prepares students to engage legal institutions thoughtfully and effectively in a wide range of professional contexts.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally. As well as having access to the Pre-Law Advisory Committee who takes an active role in helping Stetson students prepare for a law career.
- Joel Davis, English PhD
- Christopher Ferguson, Psychology PhD
- Elizabeth Galloway, JD, Business Law Minor Director
- Karla Davis Jamison, Admissions and Student Financial Aid College of Law
- Joshua Rust, Philosophy PhD, Pre-Law Director
- Leander Seah, History PhD
The curriculum is crafted to equip you with the skills to analyze and apply the law to various scenarios, enhancing your critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical writing abilities. Certain courses may have departmental prerequisites that you'll need to fulfill beforehand.
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