Explore the legal system, social justice, and public safety
124 majors and degrees to choose from
Explore the range of majors and degrees available for IU students interested in law and justice programs.
Criminal Justice
Study this if you want to become a lawyer, judge, criminal investigator, special agent, judicial law clerk, or teacher.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
- East
- Kokomo
- Northwest
- South Bend
- Southeast
Law and Public Policy
Study this if you want to be a lawyer, judge, arbitrator, mediator, judicial law clerk, or archivist.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
Political Science
Study this if you want to be a political scientist, social science research assistant, anthropologist, geographer, or teacher.
Where you can study
- Bloomington
- Indianapolis
- East
- Kokomo
- Northwest
- South Bend
- Southeast
Social Justice Organizing
Study this if you want to become a labor organizer, community organizer, union representative, or nonprofit leader.
Where you can study
- Indianapolis
Legal Informatics
Study this if you want to be a paralegal, legal researcher, or legal assistant.
Where you can study
- Indianapolis
Experiential learning opportunities
Get hands-on, real-world experience as you explore your chosen course of study at IU. The opportunities listed below are a sample of what IU students are able to do—check your campus’s school, division, or department for more info.
Criminal justice internships
Apply what you learn in the classroom in a real-world setting, such as a court administrator’s office, prosecutor or public defender’s office, youth services, or a jail transition program. You can explore internship opportunities as early as your first year at IU.
Access to Justice Program
Develop the skills you’ll need in your law career by working on projects and providing administrative support for pro bono organizations.