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.
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.
Latest News
In the Media
- Associate Professor Anthony Rosborough ft in "Bolstering Canada’s right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty"
- Professor Matthew Herder ft in "Why Trump’s threatened pharmaceutical tariffs would be unlikely to lower prices in the U.S."
- Professor Jennifer Llewellyn ft in "Four Nova Scotia community‑focused research projects receive $27 million"
- Professor Steve Coughlan ft in "Cape Breton man's latest attempt to alter child support fails"
- Professor Rob Currie ft in "Extradition of alleged ringleader of Edmonton extortion scheme will be waiting game, experts say"
Upcoming Events
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Law Hour: Environmental Law at Work – Perspectives from the Field
February 13, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Nova Scotia Heritage Day – University Closed
February 17, 2025, 12:00 AM -
Study Break – No Classes
February 17, 2025, 12:00 AM -
Fall Supplemental/Special Exams Period 2
February 17, 2025, 9:00 AM -
Classes Resume
February 24, 2025, 8:00 AM