About Us

The Schulich School of Law is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city with a youthful spirit, rich history, and scenic waterfront. We are a vibrant, collegial, and close-knit community of faculty and students from around the world. We live the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service—of giving back and making the world a better place.

Our Programs

Ranked among the world's top 100 law schools in 2019 by Times Higher Education, we offer both graduate and undergraduate programs in law. 

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Faculty & Research

Our faculty mix imagination with our innovation to push legal research in bold new directions and to make significant contributions to legal knowledge.

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Latest News

Congratulations to Alex Harrison, Rachel McMillan, Anu Sidhu and Machel Maxwell on their outstanding showing in the Smith Shield Moot on October 9.
Schulich Law's unique combination of academic rigor and strong sense of community made for Loveth's ideal graduate studies environment.
The Dalhousie Law Alumni Association's new award honours a remarkable alum who merges outstanding professional achievements with a significant commitment to the community.
The Schulich School of Law is pleased to share the faculty members who have been awarded promotions and/or achieved tenure for 2024: Sara Seck, Sheila Wildeman, Nayha Acharya, Maria Dugas and Sara Ross.
The Professorship, established in 1944, supports great teaching and meaningful contributions to scholarship and international affairs.
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