+6% In Demand
Employment of legal occupations is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Areas of Interest
Law and Public Policy
Areas of Interest
Law and Public Policy
Whether you want to become a lawyer or work in one of many fields where an understanding of our legal system is a distinct benefit, our law and public policy undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students to take on careers that can impact the world in different ways. Our students are taught by an outstanding faculty of scholars and experts, many with experience as practicing lawyers and judges, who will teach them how to advocate for their clients, argue effectively, interpret laws and understand legal issues.
By the Numbers
$128K Well Compensated
Median annual wage for political science occupations with a master's degree is $128,020. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
+39K Job Growth
The projected number of job openings for lawyers each year is 39,100. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Explore Law and Public Policy
Are you interested in law and want to make a positive impact on people's lives? Have you ever thought about a career in government, policy, or the judicial system? There are so many careers in these areas and a variety of majors to help you get there.
A Day in the Life
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in criminal justice? Join Autumn White ’25 as she shows you what her day is like as a criminal justice major and legal studies minor, and how she is involved on campus.
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in criminal justice? Join Luishanna Mercedes Vera ’25 as she shows you what her day is like as a criminal justice major, and how she is involved on campus.
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in criminal justice or law in society? Join Paige Pray ’25 as she shows you what her day is like as a criminal justice and law in society double major, and how she unwinds after classes.
Quinnipiac University in Washington, D.C.
The Quinnipiac University in Washington, D.C. program gives enthusiastic students from a range of majors the opportunity to live and intern in the nation’s capital, the hub for American politics, government, international relations and national security. Our network is constantly expanding and consists of numerous organizations in the D.C. area, including national security agencies, congressional offices and the White House, as well as think tanks, news corporations, and public affairs agencies.
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Law in Society
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Political Science
BA
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Sustainability and Environmental Policy
BA
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Forensic Science
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Health Equity
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Criminal Justice
BA
On Campus
Health, Medicine, and Society
BA
On Campus
History
BA
On Campus
Justice and Community Engagement
BA
On Campus
Law in Society
BA
On Campus
Political Science
BA
On Campus
Sustainability and Environmental Policy
BA
On Campus
Minor
Criminal Justice
Minor
On Campus
Forensic Science
Minor
On Campus
Global Public Health
Minor
On Campus
Health Equity
Minor
On Campus
History
Minor
On Campus
Law in Society
Minor
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Legal Studies
Minor & Certificate
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Political Science
Minor
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Public Diplomacy
Minor
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Undergraduate Certificate
Accelerated Dual-Degree
JD Program
JD Dual-Degree Programs
JD/MBA
Dual-Degree
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JD/MCEP (Master of Climate and Environmental Policy)
Dual-Degree
On Campus
JD/MERL (Master of Energy Regulation and Law)
Dual-Degree
On Campus
JD/MPP (Master of Public Policy)
Dual-Degree
On Campus
JD/MSW
Dual-Degree
On Campus
Optional JD Concentration
Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
Law Concentration
On Campus
Criminal Law and Advocacy
Law Concentration
On Campus
Cybersecurity and Information Privacy
Law Concentration
On Campus
Family Law
Law Concentration
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Health Law
Law Concentration
On Campus
Intellectual Property
Law Concentration
On Campus
International Law and Policy
Law Concentration
On Campus
Tax Law
Law Concentration
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Workplace Law
Law Concentration
On Campus
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