Justice Center For Students

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Justice Center For Students

Welcome to Prospective, Current, and Returning Students! 

 Our vision: Leading Alaska toward a safer, healthier, and more just society.
Have you ever wondered...
     • Why people commit crime?
     • What are the odds that you will be a victim of a crime?
     • Do prisons prevent crime?
     • What are your rights as a citizen?
     • Can our courts provide justice for all?

Join us in investigating these and other justice related topics!

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The Justice Center offers:

Legal Studies Programs at UAA

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Paralegal

Justice Research Honors

Be part of real world justice research in Alaska. Complete advanced research courses to become eligible to graduate with Justice Research Honors.

Thinking about law school?

Our experienced lawyer faculty is available to assist you.
UAA Pre-law Advising

Student Associations

Justice Club - network with other students, meet Justice alums working in various fields of law and justice, hear guest lectures by law enforcement and other justice-related professionals.

Alpha Phi Sigma - this National Criminal Justice Honor Society is open to eligible students. Alpha Phi Sigma members are a distinguished group of students who participate in service projects and other events related to the justice profession.

Career Opportunities

Prepare for a career in law enforcement/policing, the courts, law firms, state and federal agencies, corporate legal departments, the private business sector, or in research and advocacy. Click here to view all the current job and internship openings in the field of justice.

Questions? Contact us

Justice Center faculty and staff look forward to helping you achieve your academic and career goals. Email or call us at 907-786-1810 with your questions!

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Use the search box below to search all Justice Center webpages (For Students, Research & Publications).

 
 

Contact Us

Justice Center (map)
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive,
Suite LIB 213
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614

8am-5pm M-F

Phone: 907.786.1810
Fax: 907.786.7777
uaa_justice@uaa.alaska.edu