LS 300Sociology of Law
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Legal Studies
- Cross-listed
- SOC 370
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 4 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Through the study of current events in North America, students will examine key theoretical frameworks and questions in the sociology of law. Topics may include the contradictory role law plays in both resolving and exacerbating social inequalities, the persistence of racism, sexism, and other forms of marginalization despite the successes of progressive civil and human rights movements, and controversies surrounding the administration of criminal justice. In examining these questions, students will engage with ideas, arguments, and strategies within socio-legal scholarship and will learn to recognize the strengths and limitations of the law to address social problems.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3433 | 52 / 50 | W 11:30–14:20 |
| LEC 002 | 8515 | 49 / 50 | Th 14:30–17:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3877 | 0 / 130 | M 18:30–21:20 |
| LEC 002 | 7666 | 0 / 65 | MW 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1506 | 35 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| LEC 702 | 7963 | 71 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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63% liked it63% easy70% useful
From 19 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Tandeep is 100% my favourite professor. It amazes me how knowledgeable he is and how engaging he is. He truly cares for you and that is not common to see. He has SO many freebies in this course. Idk what the review below me was referring to, but the content in this course was SO interesting and 99% of the class found the concepts to be new to us too. His essay writing workshop - PHENOMENAL!
Jan 2023 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Tandeep is absolutely one of my favourite professors at the University hands down. You can tell he truly cares about you and your learning and makes his lecture rooms a safe, interesting, and open space for discussions. If you are anything like me and have been craving an in-person class that's actually stimulating, take a course with Tandeep. I left every day actually learning something and feeling like I understand what was going on. There is a freebie, "attend an essay writing workshop for grades" thing which was phenomenal. You learn step-by-step how to critically write an essay. If you are a strong writer (or apply his workshop) you will succeed with an 85+ in the course hands down.…
Nov 2022 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
I took this course online with Dr. Rashmee Singh in Winter 2021. We had 3 discussion exercises worth 10% each, a take-home midterm worth 35%, and an applied term paper worth 35%. Dr. Singh uploaded video recordings + powerpoint slides of the lectures every week and we had assigned readings every week. Overall, I really enjoyed this course. The course content was interesting throughout. My only complaint is that the marking for the midterm and paper was quite hard and strict. I wish we were given rubrics beforehand so we knew exactly what was being expected of us.
Jun 2021 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Class was ok. very repetitive legal studies concepts, critical race theory, post-colonial....
Dec 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Don't take this course with Rowland K Robinson, literally the worst instructor you will ever get, pushes everything to TA, has no clear instruction, doesn't tell you where marks was deducted, I have no idea how to improve on the next assignment. TA is really bad as well, feels like she doesn't even read your paper.
Aug 2021 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
7 posts and comments in 7 threads mention LS 300, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2024
Bird LS 300 or 400 level courses? 1 point, 0 comments
u/According_Treacle_74: “Title :). Any help will be appreciated!”
Fall 2023
Easiest 300-level LS course? 1 point, 0 comments
u/Qwert4554: “What is the easiest LS 300-level course offered this Fall term?”
Fall 2021
Easiest LS 300 courses? 0 points, 0 comments
Spring 2021
Easiest LS 300 courses? 2 points, 0 comments
Winter 2020
LS 300/SOC370 2 points, 0 comments
u/RemarkableStuff0: “If anyone is in this course can you please message me. I have a couple of questions regarding the last lecture we had on March 13 and I wanted to discuss our notes?”
LS 300 Crying Thread 1 point, 1 comment
u/Oneinamelon_21: “Drop thoughts :)”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
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u/Jackhofmann: “… LS 101 LS 201 LS 221 LS 227 LS 229 LS 235 LS 240 LS 271 LS 272 LS 273 LS 283 LS 291 LS 292 LS 300 LS 306 LS 319 LS 322 LS 325 LS 327 LS 344 LS 351 LS 366 LS 374 LS 386 LS 401 LS 402 LS 403 LS 428 LS 434 LS 492 LS 496 LS 498 MATBUS 470 MATBUS 471 MATH 103 MATH 104 MATH 106 MATH …”
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