Legal Studies
The Legal Studies major at Lasell has a professional focus, rooted in Connected Learning, that seeks to educate students by promoting self-expression, academic exploration and critical thinking in academic, civic, and career-relevant areas.
- The Legal Studies degree program offers an introduction to the study of law for students interested in entering law school, as many Legal Studies graduates pursue graduate or law school degrees. There is also a Pre-Law advising program housed in the Justice Studies department that provides advising assistance for students considering law school.
- Lasell University is a certified location for administering the LSAT, the Law School Admission Test, and the MPRE, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam. The latter is required by all new practicing students of the law.
- Lasell's Justice Studies program has majors in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Law & Public Affairs.
- Lasell's School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences has degree programs in Criminal Justice, Education, English, Global Studies, History, Law & Public Affairs, Legal Studies, Psychology, and Sociology.
Connected Learning
The Connected Learning philosophy at Lasell combines traditional approaches with active learning experiences to prepare students to succeed in a diverse, complex world. Within the Law & Public Affairs Major, students complete Connected Learning projects, such as:
- Working with faculty and Title IX officers to elevate education efforts related to gendered-based violence on campus.
- In the Foundations of American Legal System (LS101) course, students participate in mock trials and compete against major college and universities in the Boston area. A student has won the Regional Attorney Award with a perfect score.
- Students complete a full year internship their senior year, giving them invaluable experience and contacts.
- Lasell students took part in the dedication ceremony at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, and met President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain, Democratic Senators from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey as well as Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
- Students participate in roundtable discussions with DEA Agents, FBI Agents, and US Marshals to gain knowledge of the industry as well as meeting with guest speakers such as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Students also got to meet with Congressman Kennedy
Justice Studies Faculty
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Lori Rosenthal, Ph.D. Dean, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education; Professor of Psychology Areas of Expertise: psychological perspectives; personality psychology; social psychology |
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Sarah Abbott, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Faculty Connected Learning Organizer Area of Expertise: Law, Policy, and Society; Criminal Justice; Forensic Psychology |
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Linda Bucci, J.D. Professor of Legal Studies, Program Director of Justice Studies Area of Expertise: criminology; study of violence against disenfranchised groups; criminal procedure; criminal law |
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Paul DeBole, J.D. Assistant Professor of Political Science Area of Expertise: American government and politics; American political institutions; policymaking and the political process. ] |
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Karin Raye, J.D. Assistant Professor of Legal Studies Area of Expertise: domestic violence and sexual assault education and advocacy; criminal justice; juvenile justice; victimology |
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Kellie Wallace, Ph.D., C.A.G.S. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Area of Expertise: criminology; criminal justice; mental health; veterinary forensic science |
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Edward Weeks, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Area of Expertise: criminology; corrections; research methods in the social sciences |
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