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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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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

Schulich Law Students Win 2026 National Labour Arbitration Competition
Schulich Law Students Win 2026 National Labour Arbitration Competition
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The winning team of Mikaleigh Cairns and Jaden Christopher defeated the University of Toronto in the final of the Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark-sponsored moot.
Schulich Law Team Victorious at Julius Alexander Isaac Moot
Schulich Law Team Victorious at Julius Alexander Isaac Moot
Monday, February 9, 2026
The winning team, comprised of Jazmyne McLaughlin and Andrew Dogurga, defeated the University of Toronto in the final with Dogurga taking home the Top Oralist prize.
Growing Through Adversity
Growing Through Adversity
Monday, February 2, 2026
Jessica Burke (JD ’25) successfully navigated law school through the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer treatment with support from her Weldon community.
2026 Competitive Moot Results
2026 Competitive Moot Results
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Every year, our students have an opportunity to practice their skills at competitive moots across Canada and internationally. Each team puts months of dedication and hard work into preparing for competition. No matter the results, we are proud to have them represent Schulich Law.
The Schulich School of Law Continues to Climb Ranking of World's Top 100 Law Schools
The Schulich School of Law Continues to Climb Ranking of World's Top 100 Law Schools
Monday, January 26, 2026
Dalhousie’s faculty of law has risen four spots to land at 85th in the world, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Subject.
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