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 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.
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
After being part of a large undergraduate class, Ella cherished the tight-knit community and collaborative learning environment the Schulich School of Law offered.
Dalhousie law alumn Allan Silverman ('64) donates Alan Syliboy paintings to Dalhousie Art Gallery.
Andrew was keen to get involved in his Schulich Law community after the pandemic affected his ability to participate in extracurriculars during his undergraduate degree.
The eighth-generation African Nova Scotian fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association.
Ana was drawn to Schulich Law based on its reputation for collegiality and commitment to public service, which reflected the reasons she wanted to pursue law as a career.
In the Media
- Professor Constance MacIntosh ft in "In a rush to escape Trump’s America, the progressive crowd sought refuge in liberal areas. Now, their new sanctuary has backfired."
- Professor Rob Currie ft in "B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition for man linked to Silk Road"
- Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas ft in "Civil society advocates, information watchdog seek major overhaul of Access to Information Act"
- Assistant Professor Melisa Marsman ft in "Increased support for Black Nova Scotians seeking land title a good move, but more needed: scholar"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Opposition parties urge more N.S. Power accountability in information breach"
Upcoming Events
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Supplemental and Special Exams Period 3
June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM -
Online Registration Opens - Exchange Students & Visiting Professionals
June 18, 2025, 10:00 AM -
Faculty of Law Year-End Reception
June 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
