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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.

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Ranked among the world's top law schools by the Times Higher Education 2025 World University Rankings by Subject and the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, we offer both graduate and undergraduate programs in law. 

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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

Dr. Sherry Pictou Receives Nova Scotia Human Rights Award
Dr. Sherry Pictou Receives Nova Scotia Human Rights Award
Monday, January 12, 2026
Schulich Law Professor Sherry Pictou was recognized with the Wel-lukwen Award for her leadership in advancing Mi'kmaq rights, revitalizing traditional governance, and confronting racism and sexism.
Meet Instruction & Public Services Librarian Kristan Belanger
Meet Instruction & Public Services Librarian Kristan Belanger
Monday, December 1, 2025
Alumna Kristan Belanger returns to Schulich Law in a role that supports students’ research needs and contributes to scholarship in Indigenous law librarianship.
2025 Smith Shield Moot Results
2025 Smith Shield Moot Results
Monday, November 24, 2025
This year's competition focused on a case involving a Mr. Big operation with the top two individual mooters taking home the A.S. Pattillo Prize in Advocacy.
Building Global Connections with Indigenous Legal Leaders
Building Global Connections with Indigenous Legal Leaders
Monday, November 17, 2025
Naiomi Metallic, Schulich Law associate professor and Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, travelled to New Zealand in late October to take part in the first International Gathering of Indigenous Judges.
Writing Their Next Chapters – 2025 Schulich Law Retirements
Writing Their Next Chapters – 2025 Schulich Law Retirements
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Farewell and best wishes to Schulich Law’s exceptional faculty members retiring this year.
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