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Declaring a minor in Law and Judaic studies, will introduce you to a range of topics, from the role that legal traditions have played in Jewish thought to the ways in which state policy, migration, and debates over citizenship have shaped Jewish history over time.
Declaring a minor allows you to make interdisciplinary connections and expand your academic studies beyond your major. A minor in Law and Judaic Studies offers you a good background applicable to careers in the legal professions, social policy, communal advocacy, work in government, political advocacy, or philanthropy.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Students who choose this minor must consult with the chairperson to customize their program. Students must take 12 credits from the courses listed in the Law and Judaic Studies option for the major. For students who attended Jewish Day Schools and yeshivas, JUST 1145, 2510, and 3014 do not count towards this minor.
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