Legal Studies & History, Minor

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the College of Arts and Sciences are pleased to offer a unique program of study for undergraduate students that enables them to explore multiple perspectives on law as an inter-school supplement to their major field of study.

Legal Studies and History Minor Requirements
Required Courses3
History of American Law to 1877
History of American Law Since 1877
Law and Social Values
Philosophical Foundations of Law (choose 1):1
Foundations of Law
Taking Things: A History of Property and Law
Medieval Justice
The Social Contract
Philosophy of Law
Justice, Law and Morality
Economics and Theories of Fairness (SNF Paideia Program Course)
Law and Economics
American Political Thought
Political & Institutional Context of Law (choose 1):1
American Slavery and the Law
Hamilton's America: US History 1754-1804
Native American History
Transformations of Urban America: Making the Unequal Metropolis, 1945 to Today
A Nation of Immigrants Reconsidered
Bodies, Race and Rights: Sex and Citizenship in Modern American History
U.S. Politics and Society since the 1960s: From Civil Rights to the Trump Right
Free Speech and Censorship
Capitalism, Socialism, and Crisis in the 20th Century Americas
The History of Family Separation
Immigration and the Making of US Law
American Political Thought
Law and Society
Legal Depth (choose 3):3
American Public Policy through an Economic Lens
Business in the Global Political Environment.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Law of Corporate Management and Finance
Real Estate Law
Antitrust and Big Tech
The Law at Work: Employment Law for Managers
Legal Aspect of Entrepreneurship
Environmental Management: Law & Policy
Emerging Economies
Diversity and the Law
Law and Policy in International Business
Internet Law, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Human Rights and Globalization
Sports Law
Other People's Money: The Law, Politics, and History of Financial Institutions
Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies: Business, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations
Corporate Distress and Reorganization Law
Total Course Units8

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.