The Center for Legal Studies at Northwestern University provides an environment where students and scholars study legal issues using the methodology and perspectives of the social sciences and humanities. We view law as a social institution and seek to understand it through historical, cultural, and empirical approaches. Our students are well trained to become active and thoughtful citizens engaged with local and global questions of power and justice and with the role of law in everyday life.
Legal Studies offers programming for graduate students whose interests include the study of law, legal institutions, and/or legal processes broadly construed. We encourage participation from graduate students in all social science and humanities disciplines. Join our current Graduate Fellows in Legal Studies (GFILS) by applying here.
In addition to our Core Faculty the Center for Legal Studies is composed of a strong list of Faculty Affiliates - members of the academic community whose teaching and research contribute to Legal Studies at Northwestern.
Open Position. The Center for Legal Studies is currently accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction. Learn more here.
Congratulations Class of 2021! We are very proud of the Class of 2021 Legal Studies majors and minors. We wish you health, happiness, and success in your future endeavors. Please keep in touch!
Take a look at the Legal Studies 2021-2022 course offerings (subject to change, of course).
In response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, the Legal Studies faculty and staff are holding remote office hours. Please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance by calling 847-467-2207 or by emailing legalstudies@northwestern.edu.
Many congratulations to our very own Abigail Roston for earning her spot as a 2021 Truman Scholar!
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