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At Schulich Law, we are committed to bringing positive change to society by tackling real-world issues through interdisciplinary, collaborative research.

Our students have the opportunity to focus on public policy, giving them the skills and knowledge to develop, advocate for and implement policy that shapes the lives of people everywhere.

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Learn about a new project exploring connections between education on worldviews, and students’ understanding of citizenship.

CIHR names Dalhousie scholar Applied Public Health Chair

Professor Matthew Herder is the only legal scholar among the seven newly appointed Applied Public Health Chairs announced on Jan. 19 by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR).

Building a better world with the knowledge of Indigenous Peoples

Dr. Sherry Pictou helps lead $24 million project to foreground Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world.

Internship Deepens Understanding of Public Policy

Former law student Mariam Hanna (’21) spent the summer of 2020 learning from Senator Kim Pate (’84).

Congratulations to the Hon. Judge Corrine Sparks on her retirement after more than 34 years presiding on the Family Court

Judge Sparks was the first African Nova Scotian appointed to the Nova Scotia Judiciary and the first African Canadian woman to serve on the Bench.

Exploring the Ethical and Professional Responsibilities of Business Lawyers

Schulich Law professors and former student's edited collection recently published online in the international journal Legal Ethics.

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

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Schulich Law News

CIHR names Dalhousie scholar Applied Public Health Chair

Kate Rogers – News, Research, Health Law Institute

Professor Matthew Herder is one of seven newly appointed Applied Public Health Chairs announced on Jan. 19 by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR).

Building a Better World with the Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples

Andrew Riley – News, Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative, Research

Dr. Sherry Pictou helps lead $24-million project to foreground Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world.

Internship Deepens Understanding of Public Policy

Amanda Chiong – News, Students

Former law student Mariam Hanna (’21) spent the summer of 2020 learning from Senator Kim Pate (’84).

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Upcoming Events

Research Hour: Responsible Business Climate Action – Developing a Position Paper for UNEP, UNFCCC, and OECD
January 26, 2022, 12:30 PM
Law Hour: Lee Cohen and Lawyers Without Borders
January 27, 2022, 12:30 PM
13th Annual Douglas M. Johnston Lecture: Rule of Law in the High Seas? Hopes for Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction
January 27, 2022, 7:00 PM
Research Hour: Unravelling Smart Contracts – Fraud in Cryptoland
February 2, 2022, 12:30 PM

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