Undergraduate Program
FAQ: Questions about the Law & Society minor
Is a pass/fail option acceptable for courses in the Law & Society minor?
No
Does Law & Society allow you to double count toward a major or toward another minor?
No
Must you take the core course Law & Society (V62.0001) before any of the elective courses?
No, but we recommend that you take it as soon as possible and do not wait until your senior year.
Where can I request the "Declaration of Minor" form?
You can go to our website www.law.nyu.edu/ils and click on "Declaration of Minor" form.
Where do I drop off the "Declaration of Minor" form?
You have the option of mailing or dropping off the form at Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South, room 409, New York , NY 10012 .
What is an Independent Study course and what are the requirements?
Independent Study is an opportunity for students to work closely with a faculty advisor on a project related to their area of study. Students must choose a member of the faculty. After securing approval from a faculty member in writing, the student should contact the Undergraduate Administrator, in order to register for the independent study course. The proposal will be reviewed by the program Director for approval. It is imperative that students meet with their faculty advisor on a regular basis throughout the semester in which they are doing the independent study. Upon completion of the "course", written proof from the student's faculty advisor that the student has completed all course work for study and a grade must be presented to the Undergraduate Administrator. Independent Study counts towards the Law & Society Minor and can substitute for one of the non-core Law & Society courses. A grade of at least C is required in every course to be counted towards the Law & Society Minor.
On the written proposal you must list the following:
- Topic of the course
- How many credits (1-4 credits - at the discretion of the professor )
- Books you will be reading
- Name of the faculty member ( must be a CAS faculty member )
Can I count courses taken at other universities towards my Law & Society minor?
Only with the permission of the Law & Society Program. You must submit a syllabus or a detailed course description for consideration.
Can I count courses taken abroad towards my Law & Society minor?
Only relevant Law & Society courses that are approved by the Law & Society program. You must submit a syllabus or a detailed course description for consideration.